The flag of Germany, 🇩🇪, consists of three horizontal stripes of black, red, and gold. The top stripe is black, the middle one is red, and the bottom one is gold. It is a tricolor flag with each color holding symbolic meaning. Black represents determination, red symbolizes hardiness and bravery, and gold signifies generosity and unity. The German flag has been used since the formation of the modern German state in 1949 and is recognized worldwide as a symbol of Germany.