Official Palette
Symbolism
The yellow triangle represents the three main ethnic groups (Bosniaks, Croats, and Serbs) and the shape of the country. The stars represent Europe. Blue and yellow are the colors of the European Union.
History
Adopted on February 4, 1998, replacing the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina flag (which featured a coat of arms with lilies). The current design was imposed by the UN High Representative after the parliament could not agree on a solution.
Construction
A 1:2 ratio. A blue field with a yellow right triangle and a diagonal line of nine white five-pointed stars, with the top and bottom stars cut off.
Color Meanings
blue: European integration and the sky
yellow: The three main ethnic groups and the sun
white: Purity and the stars of Europe
Country Facts
- Population
- 3.4M
0.4% of Europe
- Capital
- Sarajevo
- Languages
- Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
- Continent
- Europe
- Subregion
- Balkans
- Landlocked
- No
- Borders
- ISO 3166-1
- BA
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- February 4, 1998
- Proportions
1:2
- Total Colors
- 3
- Key Symbols
- Stars
Influences
European Union flag
Aspiration for European integration
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- The stars must appear to be continuing off the top and bottom edges
- The triangle must have one point facing directly down
Practice
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