Which part of Ireland's flag stands for peace?

The white stripe. The white on Ireland's flag stands for peace between the green and orange traditions.

Which country's flag has the same colours as Ireland's, with orange nearest the flagpole?

Côte d'Ivoire. Ireland has green at the pole. Côte d'Ivoire starts with orange.

The flag of Ireland is green, white and orange. Here is what the colours mean, which flags look like it, and a quick quiz to try.

Last changed: 22 October 2026

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The flag of Ireland has three upright stripes: green, white and orange. Green is nearest the flagpole.

Green is said to stand for Catholics, and orange for Protestants. The white between them stands for peace between the two.

The first known flag like it dates from 1848. It was recognised as the national flag in Ireland's constitution of 1937.

Some flags use the same colours or the same shape. Here is how to tell them apart:

Flags that look like the flag of Ireland, and how each one differs
Flag	How it differs
Côte d'Ivoire	The same three colours, but with orange nearest the flagpole.
Italy	Three upright stripes too, but green, white and red.
Nigeria	Three upright stripes too, but green, white and green.
Mexico	Three upright stripes too, but green, white and red, with an eagle in the middle.

Capital city: Dublin
Continent: Europe
Countries next door: The United Kingdom.
A fact to impress your friends: The white on Ireland's flag stands for peace between the green and orange traditions.

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