Symbolism
Blue and red are colors of France, while red and yellow are colors of Spain, reflecting Andorra's status as a co-principality between the two. The coat of arms features symbols of the Bishop of Urgell, the Count of Foix, Catalonia, and the Viscounts of Béarn.
History
The tricolor was adopted in 1866. Before that, the flag was just yellow and red. The coat of arms was officially standardized in 1993.
Construction
A vertical tricolor of blue, yellow, and red with the national coat of arms centered in the yellow band. Ratio is 7:10. The yellow band is slightly wider than the other two.
Color Meanings
blue: Connection to France
yellow: Connection to Spain and the Bishop of Urgell
red: Shared color between France and Spain representing strength
Country Facts
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- July 10, 1993
- Proportions
7:10 (≈1.429)
- Total Colors
- 4
- Primary Layout
- Vertical bands
- Key Symbols
- Emblem, Animal
Influences
French Tricolor
Flag of Catalonia (Senyera)
Flags with resemblance
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- The yellow band must be slightly wider than the blue and red bands
- The coat of arms must be centered in the yellow band
Practice
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