The European flag is not only the symbol of the E.U. but of the European unity and the identity in a wider sense.
The gold stars represent solidarity and harmony between the people of Europe.
There are 12 stars because the number twelve is traditionally the symbol of perfection, completeness and unity.
The European anthem comes from the ninth symphony composed by Beethoven for the final movement,
added to the music "ode to joy" by Von Schiller.
This is a poem that expresses the idealistic vision of humanity in which all men are equal.
The European motto was chosen by a group of European citizens.
Some 80,000 young European aged between 10-20 submitted suggestions, the motto is United In Diversity.
Europe Day is the 9th of May.
On this day Robert Schuman presented his proposal for an organised Europe based on coal and oil production,
chiefly to avoid war and basically made Europeans work together for a common goal.
