305. What are the colors of the state flag of Baden-Württemberg?

Answer options

1. blue-white-red
2. black-gold
3. white-blue
4. green-white-red

Explanation

Baden-Württemberg’s state flag is black-gold; the state service flag additionally bears the coat of arms with three black lions on a golden shield. The legal basis is the 1954 Law on the State Emblems of Baden-Württemberg, enacted pursuant to the 1953 state constitution; the design lies within the Länder’s symbolic competence as part of their statehood (Arts. 30, 70 Basic Law). The colors deliberately reference the heraldic tradition of the medieval Duchy of Swabia and Württemberg, without privileging the particular colors of Baden or Württemberg alone. They exemplify the federal principle that Länder may maintain their own emblems alongside the federal flag (Art. 22 Basic Law).