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The Netherlands - Kingdom of the Netherlands

Koninkrijk der Nederlanden, Nederland

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[National flag of the Netherlands] by António Martins, 22 April 1999

Flag adopted 19 February 1937, coat of arms adopted 10 July 1907.

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Usage of the flag

The Dutch tricolour is the national flag, flag of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (which includes the Netherlands Antilles, Aruba and until its independence in 1975 Suriname), merchant flag, naval ensign and war flag. Until 1931 also used as Naval Jack.
Mark Sensen, 26 February 1998

[Tricolour with orange pennant]Gerard van der Vaart

An orange pennant is hoisted above the national flag on birthdays of members of the Royal House or other occasions in which the Royal House is involved, except when hoisted half mast.
Mark Sensen, 22 February 1998