Official Palette
Symbolism
Blue represents the sky, the sea, and loyalty. Black symbolizes the soil of the homeland and the dark past of suffering. White stands for purity, hard work, and the quest for enlightenment.
History
First adopted as a student association flag in 1881. It became the national flag in 1918, was banned during the Soviet occupation, and was re-adopted on August 7, 1990.
Construction
A 7:11 ratio. Three equal horizontal bands of blue, black, and white.
Color Meanings
blue: The sky, the sea, and loyalty to the homeland
black: The fertile soil and the dark, difficult past
white: Purity, hard work, and the quest for enlightenment
Country Facts
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- August 7, 1990
- Proportions
7:11 (≈1.571)
- Total Colors
- 3
- Primary Layout
- Horizontal bands
Influences
Estonian University Students' Society flag
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- The blue band must always be at the top
- The flag is raised on national holidays and state occasions
Practice
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