At first glance, the Irish and Italian flags look similar with their green, white, and orange or red stripes, but there are key differences.
The Irish flag has vertical stripes of green, white, and orange. The green symbolizes Irish Catholics, orange represents Protestants, and white signifies peace between the two.
The Italian flag, however, has vertical stripes of green, white, and red. The green represents the Italian landscape, white signifies the snowy Alps, and red symbolizes the blood of those who fought for Italy’s independence.
The biggest distinction is the orange in the Irish flag compared to the red in the Italian flag. Additionally, the flags differ in proportions: Italy’s is slightly shorter and wider.