Official Palette
Symbolism
Red stands for the Armenian Highland, the Armenian people's struggle for survival, and the maintenance of the Christian faith. Blue is for the will of the people to live beneath peaceful skies. Orange symbolizes the creative talent and hard-working nature of the people.
History
First adopted in 1918 during the short-lived First Republic of Armenia. Banned during the Soviet era, it was officially restored on August 24, 1990, just before independence.
Construction
A horizontal tricolor of red, blue, and orange in a 1:2 ratio.
Color Meanings
red: The Armenian Highland and the struggle for survival
blue: The will to live beneath peaceful skies
orange: The creative talent and hard-working nature of the people
Country Facts
- Population
- 3.1M
- Capital
- Yerevan
- Languages
- Armenian
- Continent
- Europe · Asia
- Subregion
- Caucasus
- Landlocked
- Yes
- Borders
- ISO 3166-1
- AM
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- August 24, 1990
- Proportions
1:2
- Primary Layout
- Horizontal bands
Influences
Historical colors of the Rubenid dynasty
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Flag Protocol
- Horizontal stripes must be of equal height
- Must be treated with respect as a national symbol
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