The German flag features three colors, each measuring the same and arranged in a horizontal manner. These are gold, black and red, which are the national colors of the country. Back in history, the flag of Germany did not usually exist in these tones. In 1866, after the Austro-Prussian War ended, the North German Confederation featured a banner with three colors – black, white and red. When Nazi Germany was founded, black, red and white again appeared on the banner.
During the start of the 19th century, the gold, black and red tones that you find today were the same colors used then. When the Weimar Republic started after World War I, the tricolor was also used as the national banner of Germany. After World War II, the flag was chosen as the banner for both East and West Germany. The two flags were the same until the flag of the East was vandalized, showing the coat of arms of East Germany. Germany has since been united so the red, black and gold tri-band was again reinstated.
The current colors you see on the modern German flag stand for republic democracy. The German government became such after the end of the Second World War. The black, red and gold are still seen on the flag, showing German liberty and unity. The tri-band shows the freedom of the country as a whole, as well as of its citizens. Many people view the flag with much pride and respect. It is easily recognizable anywhere in the world.