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The flag of Groningen is an official symbol of the province. The flag was approved 17 February 1950, and is based upon the flag of the town of Groningen and the coat of arms of the region Ommelanden. The colours red, white and blue are derived from the coat of arms of the Ommelanden, and the white and green are shown in the Groningen town flag. The colours of the town are in the centre of the flag to represent the central location of Groningen town, which is the capital of the province.