Flag Of Groningen (province)
The flag of Groningen was adopted in the year 1950, and is based upon the coats of arms of the city of Groningen and the Ommelanden.
The colours red, white and blue are derived from the coat of arms of the Ommelanden, and the white and green comes from the coat of arms of the city. The colours of the city are in the centre of the flag to represent the central location of the city.
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