National colours of the Czech Republic

The colours forming tricolour are in the following order: white, red and blue.

The national colours of the Czech Republic are often confused with those of Russia, even by politicians, which is the subject of heavy criticism by the media.

[4] During Nazi Germany occupation of the Czech lands, these colours were used for the flag of the Protectorate.

The colours are recognized as one of the official symbols of the independent Czech Republic from 1993.

During public holidays some people wear national colours ribbons on commemorative purposes.