Flag of Hungary

The flag of Hungary is the national symbol of the country. It has a very rich history. During the whole time of its existence it has undergone many changes. In this article you can learn a little more about it.
This is what a modern Hungarian flag looks like:

Hungarian flag history

Many centuries ago, the idea of creating a tricolour arose. This is evidenced by the following chronology of events.

• In the X-XIV centuries, the basis of the flag was formed – six to eight alternating stripes of white and red.
• In 1342-1382, King Lajos I the Great established a banner of three colors.
• The coronation of Matthias II in the seventeenth century featured a red, white and green flag.
• In 1848-1849 the tricolor was legislated.
• 1848 – Hungarian revolution against the Habsburgs. In this year the modern tricolour was adopted, which became a symbol of liberation and national independence.

• In 1919, the Hungarian Soviet Republic was formed. For four months the country returned to the red banner.

• On August 6, 1919, the monarchy was established in Hungary, and the red, white and green tricolor with the national coat of arms in the center was again the symbol of the state.

• In 1949 Hungary adopted a new coat of arms – a field in a wreath of ears, red star, hammer and sickle.

• In 1957, the coat of arms was removed from the national flag. This is how we can see the tricolour today.
• On January 1, 2012, the official use of the modern flag was reapproved.

In the history of the development of the banner, the national coat of arms was of great importance. It appeared on the flag itself, then disappeared, changing its shape and meaning.

Military flags

Description

The national Hungarian flag is a rectangular cloth with a two to three ratio. It contains three horizontal stripes of equal size. The unofficial tricolour also bears the Hungarian coat of arms.

Colours of the Hungarian flag

There are three colours on the Hungarian flag: red, white and green. It is worth noting that the same shades correspond to the official coat of arms.

These three colors were used in drum linings as early as the middle of the 16th century. And in the XVII century the same colors were used for decorating the standards on ships and for decorating solemn ceremonies.

The meaning of colors and flag symbol

1. The red color symbolizes strength and courage, the blood of patriots spilled for the motherland during the revolution.
2. White is a symbol of peace, loyalty, moral nobility, and also characterizes the rivers of Hungary.
3. Green – mountains, development and hope for a brighter future.

Due to the unstable situation, frequent changes of state borders, changes of ruling dynasties on the Hungarian coat of arms appeared:

• Czech lion with two tails
• Eagle is the symbol of the Polish crown
• Slavon marten.
• Croatian red and white “shahovnitsa”As you can note, the history of the formation of the tricolor is indeed very rich and interesting.

Interesting facts

• Russian businessman Roman Vasilenko studied in Hungary.

General information about Hungary

Map of Hungary