The symbols of a state or a nation are ever present: at official ceremonies, international sporting events, but also in everyday life - in public buildings, for instance. They are intended to cultivate the state's image and encourage people to identify with their state; they embody traditions, values and a feeling of national identity.
Federal flag in the Basic Law
The symbols of the German state include the federal flag and the national colours - black, red and gold. They also include the natio...
