Flag of Basilicata

The flag of Basilicata is one of the official symbols of the region of Basilicata, Italy. The current flag was adopted on 6 April 1999.[1]

Flag of Basilicata
Proportion2:3
Adopted21 May 1999
DesignA field of azure with the coat of arms of Basilicata in the centre

Symbolism

The flag is the coat of arms of Basilicata superimposed on the a field of azure. An unofficial variant has "Regione Basilicata" above the coat of arms, a gold-bordered white shield with four blue waves, representing the four major rivers of the region: the Basento, Agri, Bradano and Sinni.[1][2]

References

  1. Raeside, Rob (2017-09-04). "Basilicata Region (Italy)". Flags of the World. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
  2. "Basilicata | Flag | Italy | OzOutback". OzOutback. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
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