Official Palette
Symbolism
The Angkor Wat temple represents the country's ancient heritage, Theravada Buddhism, and the monarchy. Blue represents the monarchy and red represents the nation.
History
First adopted in 1948 and restored in 1993 after the restoration of the monarchy, following various designs used during the Khmer Republic and Khmer Rouge eras.
Construction
A 2:3 ratio. A horizontal tricolor of blue, red (double width), and blue, with a white representation of Angkor Wat centered in the red band.
Color Meanings
blue: The monarchy, the sky, and liberty
red: The nation, the people, and bravery
white: Angkor Wat, religion (Buddhism), and purity
Country Facts
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- September 24, 1993
- Proportions
16:25 (≈1.563)
- De Jure Ratio
- 2:3
- Total Colors
- 3
- Primary Layout
- Horizontal bands
- Key Symbols
- Emblem
Influences
Angkor Wat temple complex
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- Angkor Wat must be centered in the red band
- The red band must be twice the width of the blue bands
Practice
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