What does the red white and blue on the Netherlands flag stand for?

Answer 1

The flag was changed in 1795 by the French because they had a big influence on the Netherlands. They changed it to Red-White-Blue. Officially it was Orange-White-Blue (Prinsenvlag) because the Prince of Orange conquered the Netherlands and the people made a flag in his honour. The orange meant power, public might, and a defending spirit. The white was neutral and represented Politics and Religion. The blue represented the people, work and the economy.

Answer 2

The flag does not officially represent any concept or structure, it is a centuries old tradition that originated as an orange-white-blue flag and eventually became the current red-white-blue. Dutch scholars have not been able to find out the real origin for these colors, anyone saying there is one is making stuff up.

Answer 3

The dutch flag was originally known as the Princes Flag, after Prince William of orange who led the country in a revolt against spanish domination under the Hapsburg Empire in the 16th century. William's flag was originally orange and white. Over time it went to red white blue. They say this was because red was easier to recognise at sea. The later version of the flag (the one we know today) is said to be inspired by the French Tricolor, a symbol for Freedom and Independence.

Answer 4

It's unsure what the colour blue represents.

Answer 5

Red represents: power, defensive spirit

White represents: neutral function, religion, politics, etc.

Blue represents: the people, work, and economy

Answer 6

The symbol of the Netherlands is a lion. Their colour is orange and their flag has red, white and blue stripes.

Answer 7

it's red, white, and blue.