Flag of Armenia

AM · 1:2

Official Palette

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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.

Country Specifications

Capital: Yerevan
Population: 3.1M

<0.1% of Asia
Languages: Armenian
Continent: Asia
Subregion: Caucasus
Landlocked: Yes
Borders: Azerbaijan Georgia Iran Turkey
ISO 3166-1: AM

Flag Identification

Adopted: August 24, 1990
Proportions: 1:2 (≈0.50)
Primary Layout: Horizontal bands

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