File:Mexico Italy flag differences.gif

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Animation showing the main differences between the Mexican and Italian Flags. It is a common mistake to incorrectly use the Italian flag as the base of construction for the Mexican flag. This happens due to the fact that people wrongly believe the only difference between the two flags is the Mexican coat of arms. Both flags use the same colors, but the flag of Mexico has darker shades of green and red. Most importantly, the aspect ratio (proportions) of each flag give each one a unique look. The flag of Mexico aspect ratio is 4:7, resulting in a longer shape, while the Italian flag is 2:3, more square in shape.

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DescriptionMexico Italy flag differences.gif	Animation showing the main differences between the Mexican and Italian Flags. It is a common mistake to incorrectly use the Italian flag as the base of construction for the Mexican flag. This happens due to the fact that people wrongly believe the only difference between the two flags is the Mexican coat of arms. Both flags use the same colors, but the flag of Mexico has darker shades of green and red. Most importantly, the aspect ratio (proportions) of each flag give each one a unique look. The flag of Mexico aspect ratio is 4:7, resulting in a longer shape, while the Italian flag is 2:3, more square in shape.
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Author	Alex Covarrubias

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	Date/Time	Dimensions	User	Comment
current	23:08, 10 May 2013	300 × 205 (32 KB)	Gambo7	changed grey background to white
	04:10, 21 April 2007	300 × 205 (27 KB)	AlexCovarrubias	Removing text from image
	03:46, 21 April 2007	326 × 440 (32 KB)	AlexCovarrubias	Transparency
	03:40, 21 April 2007	326 × 440 (36 KB)	AlexCovarrubias
	03:39, 21 April 2007	326 × 440 (26 KB)	AlexCovarrubias	Animation showing the main differences between the Mexican and Italian Flags. It is a common mistake to take the Mexican Coat of Arms and add it in the center of the Italian Flag, since both flags use the same colors. However, the aspect ratio and the sh