375. Which colors does the state flag of Saarland have?

Answer options

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

Explanation

The state flag of Saarland uses the federal colors black-red-gold; in the official service flag it bears the state coat of arms. Adopting the federal tricolor underscores Saarland’s membership in the Federation and aligns symbolically with Article 22(2) of the Basic Law (federal flag). Following Saarland’s reintegration into the Federal Republic (accession to the Basic Law’s territorial scope on Jan 1, 1957; economic integration in 1959), its emblems were adjusted accordingly. Regulation of state symbols lies with the Land under Germany’s federal allocation of powers (Arts. 30, 70 GG) and is enacted by Land statute.