Flag of Indonesia

The "Sang Saka Merah Putih"

Asia

287.9M

1945

ID | 2:3

Official Palette

Symbolism

Red represents courage and the physical human body, while white represents purity and the spiritual soul. These are traditional Austronesian colors.

History

The 'Sang Saka Merah Putih' was officially adopted on August 17, 1945, when Indonesia declared independence from the Netherlands. The design dates back to the 13th-century Majapahit Empire.

Construction

A 2:3 ratio. Two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and white (bottom).

Color Meanings

red: Courage and the physical human body

white: Purity and the spiritual soul

Country Facts

Population: 287.9M

5.8% of Asia
Capital: Jakarta
Languages: Indonesian
Continent: Asia
Subregion: Southeast Asia
Landlocked: Island state
Borders: Timor-Leste Malaysia Papua New Guinea
ISO 3166-1: ID

Flag Identification

Adopted: August 17, 1945
Proportions: 2:3 (≈1.500)
Total Colors: 2
Primary Layout: Horizontal bands

Influences

Majapahit Empire (13th century) banners

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Flag Protocol

Horizontal bands must be of equal height
Must be treated with respect as a symbol of the revolution

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