The Flag of Ireland, also known as the Irish tricolor, features three vertical stripes of green, white, and orange. The green represents the Irish nationalists and the Catholic population, while the orange symbolizes the Irish unionists and the Protestant community. The white stripe in the center signifies peace and unity between these two groups. Adopted in 1937, the flag's design is rooted in the desire for harmony in a historically divided nation. The Irish government uses the flag in official capacities, and it is a symbol of national pride for the people of Ireland.