Flag of Apulia
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| Use | Civil and state flag |
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| Proportion | 2:3 |
| Adopted | 10 August 2001 (modified in 2011) |
| Design | A white field with the words Regione Puglia ("Apulia Region") in gold letters at the top center, with the coat of arms of Apulia below; a green stripe towards the hoist-side, and a red stripe towards the fly-side. |
The flag of Apulia is one of the official symbols of the region of Apulia, Italy. The current flag was adopted on 10 August 2001,[1] but was modified in 2011 after the formation of the province of Barletta-Andria-Trani in 2009.[2]
Symbolism
The words Regione Puglia ("Apulia Region") appear in gold letters at the top of the flag. The coat of arms of Apulia, a shield atop a crown, is below the lettering. The shield, mounted by the crown of Frederick II, is composed of:
- Six bezants (coins) at the top, representing the six provinces of Apulia; prior to the creation of the province of Barletta-Andria-Trani in 2009, there were only five bezants;[1][3]
- An octagon, representing the Castel del Monte built by Frederick II;[citation needed]
- An olive tree, a symbol of peace and brotherhood and a common feature of the Apulian countryside.[citation needed]
The stripes of green and red, set against the white background, are a reference to the national flag of Italy.[citation needed]
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The octagonal plan of the Castel del Monte.
Historical flags
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Flag of Apulia (1998-2002).svg(1998-2002)
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Flag of Apulia (until 2011).svg(2001-2011)
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