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Flag of Gelderland (ratio 9:13; de facto 2:3)

The flag of Gelderland is a horizontal tricolour of blue, yellow (gold) and black. Gelderland is a province in the Netherlands. The flag was determined on 15 April 1953 by the Provinciale Staten. Its colours originate from the coat of arms of Gelderland which in turn was based on the coat of arms of the Guelders.

Coat of arms of Gelre (1379) Guelders-Julich Arms.svg
Coat of arms of Gelre (1379)

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