The Flag of Greater Manchester is a symbol representing the metropolitan county of Greater Manchester in Northwest England. Adopted on February 27, 1980, the flag features six equal horizontal stripes in the colors red, white, and black, with three stripes at the top (red, yellow, and blue) and three at the bottom (red, green, and red). The upper section represents the County Boroughs of Manchester, Salford, and Oldham; the lower section signifies Bolton, Rochdale, Bury, and Tameside. The design incorporates elements from the traditional heraldic badges of each borough, emphasizing unity within the Greater Manchester area.