The origin of the Italian flag can be traced back to the 18th century, when an Italian flag was first used by the Cispadane Republic in 1797. The flag was inspired by the French Tricolour, which had been adopted during the French Revolution.
The Italian Tricolour is composed of three vertical bands of equal width, with green at the hoist, white in the middle, and red at the fly. The green represents the plains and hills of Italy, while the white represents the snow-capped Alps and the red represents the blood of those who have fought for Italian independence and unification.
The Italian flag is a symbol of Italian national identity and unity, and it is flown at all official government buildings and institutions. It is also used by Italian citizens to express their patriotism and support for their country.