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Flag of Bhutan

Asia
784.0K
1956
Flag of Bhutan
BT | 2:3

Symbolism

The yellow half represents civil tradition and the authority of the King, while the orange half signifies the Buddhist spiritual tradition. The Druk (Thunder Dragon) is white for purity, holding jewels representing wealth and perfection.

History

First designed in 1947 by Mayum Choying Wangmo Dorji. The dragon was initially green but later changed to white, and the shape was standardized in 1956.

Construction

A 2:3 ratio. Divided diagonally from the lower hoist to the upper fly, creating yellow (top) and orange (bottom) triangles with a white dragon across the dividing line.

Color Meanings

yellow: Civil tradition and the authority of the King
orange: Buddhist spiritual tradition
white: Purity and the Thunder Dragon (Druk)

Country Facts

Population
784.0K

<0.1% of Asia

Capital
Thimphu
Languages
Dzongkha
Continent
Asia
Subregion
South Asia
Landlocked
Yes
Borders
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ISO 3166-1
BT

Flag Identification

Adopted
1956
Designer
Mayum Choying Wangmo Dorji
Proportions

2:3 (≈1.500)

23
Total Colors
2
Key Symbols
Emblem, Animal

Influences

Thunder Dragon of Bhutanese mythology

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Flag Protocol

  • The dragon must be positioned across the dividing line
  • The dragon must be white with jewels in its claws

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