The Flag of Zeeland, a Dutch province located in the west of the Netherlands, is a bicolor flag consisting of horizontal stripes of red (top) and white (bottom). Its design represents the historical alliance between the seven main islands and the mainland of Zeeland. This flag has been officially used since 1936, though its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages. The Flag of Zeeland is a symbol of regional pride and identity for the people of Zeeland.