Lower Saxony

Germany, Lower Saxony

Flag

Adopted: 1951

The flag of Lower Saxony features a white horse (the Saxon Steed) on a red field, symbolizing the region's historical identity and heritage.

Flag fun fact: The white horse has been a symbol of Saxony since medieval times and appears on both the flag and coat of arms of Lower Saxony.

Colors

redwhite

Design elements

animal

Flag family: German state flags

Parent country:

Government type: State

Capital city: Hanover

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