| Like most countries flags, the current Czech | | | | that began in 1920. The red and white colors |
| Republic flag has quite a story to tell. And in a | | | | derive from the original coat of arms of Bohemia, |
| way, it's a similar story to the stars and stripes of | | | | an area that is part of the current country. Since |
| the United States. Let's take a look at what | | | | a red and white flag is almost identical to Poland, a |
| makes the Czech Republic flag so unique... | | | | blue triangle was added which still exists today. |
| A Little History | | | | There is some question as to what the blue |
| If you're from the United States and view the | | | | triangle represents, but many claim it is to |
| Czech Republic flag, you'll recognize the colors | | | | differentiate the design from the two neighboring |
| instantly. They are a vibrant red, white, and blue. | | | | countries of Poland and Austria. |
| The similarity doesn't stop there, but first let's | | | | Since 1993, and even before, this flag has been a |
| delve into a little historical background. The current | | | | great source of national pride. It is seen |
| design has been around since 1920, with a few | | | | commonly on t-shirts, caps, sweatshirts, and |
| exceptions during time of war and unrest. A large | | | | other apparel. You can also find the flag adorning |
| blue triangle is on the far left hand side, with two | | | | jewelry and gift items like coffee mugs and |
| adjoining banners of red and white to the right. | | | | mouse pads. Who actually designed the flag is in |
| As with the stars and stripes of the United | | | | question, but most historians agree that credit |
| States, the flag represents a blending of different | | | | goes to Jaroslav Kursa, a politician of Czech origin. |
| areas of the country. In the early 1990's, a slightly | | | | To this day, it remains one of the most |
| different design represented the country, but it | | | | recognizable symbols of the Czech Republic, a |
| was short lived. Finally, when the former | | | | banner of pride, history, and unity. |
| Czechoslovakia dissolved in 1993, the Czech | | | | Summary |
| Republic and Slovak Republic went their separate | | | | Like most national symbols, the Czech Republic |
| ways. Each republic then adopted their own flag. | | | | flag has its own unique story to tell. Much like the |
| The Current Czech Republic Flag | | | | stars and stripes of the United States, it depicts a |
| Interestingly, the current flag is the same design | | | | blending of different areas, people, and cultures. |