The national flag of "Italia" is a very fitting representation of this unique country. It is hoisted on flag poles throughout the republic. One of my favorite vacation destinations is Italy. This country's national banner features three vertical pales in the colors green, white and red. During my early years, I lived in the Netherlands. My parents and I traveled to all kinds of countries, cities and towns in different parts of Europe. Now, the national flag of "Italia" is a very fitting representation of this unique country. It is hoisted on flag poles throughout the republic.

The country of Italy is not a monarchy as many people suspect it is. This beautiful country is a republic and hence called officially the Democratic Republic of Italy. Considered a very vacation destination to people living in and outside of the European Union, the republic is sea-locked for the most part by the Mediterranean Sea.

The country has different national parks that cover about 5 percent of the Italian territory. During the last few years, Italy has become a great resource for green energy. In fact, the republic is ranked fifth in terms of being the largest producer of solar energy.

This flag as attached to modern day flag poles comes from the standard designed by Napoleon during the Italian campaign of 1796 and was first adopted, in its simplest form, by the Cisalpine Republic in 1798. Charged with the coat of arms of the House of Savoy, this flag became that of the kingdom of Italy in 1861.

Even though Italy is considered a republic in modern times, it used to be a monarchy till '46. The coat of arms that was then displayed on the national banner was removed following the monarchy's end, and the current flag became the new national tricolor.

Some folks have actually attributed meaning to the colors use on this particular banner. A interpretation about the colors green, white and red describes Italy's plains and hills, the Alps located in the northwestern part of the territory, and the blood that shed during different wars fought for independence. Some other religious interpretation also circulates among the people of Italy.

Those interested in flying this beautiful national tricolor, consider the different manufacturing materials and their lifespan. International flags are available for purchase by vendors located in and outside of Italy. Also, those interesting in displaying this flag in combination with Old Glory from flagpoles, considered reading up on flag etiquette guidelines and such presented in the U.S. Flag Code.