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Flag of Poland

The Civil Flag of Poland has been used since the early 20th century. The Civil Ensign and State Flag (with limited use) is shown with the coat of arms in the center of the white half of the flag.

History

On november 7, 1831 during the November Uprising, the Sejm decided that national colours of Poland will be those of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth Coat of Arms, i.e. white and red.

In August 1, 1919, the Sejm of again independent Poland created the flag of Poland at its current shape.

Since 2004, May 2 is celebrated in Poland as Flag Day. It is not however a public holiday.

See also

• Flags of Monaco, Indonesia, Solothurn: same color, different order

National flags

List of national flags | Gallery of national flags

List of national coats of arms

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