Flag of Cambodia

Asia

17.6M

1993

KH | 16:25

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

Population: 17.6M

0.4% of Asia
Capital: Phnom Penh
Languages: Khmer
Continent: Asia
Subregion: Southeast Asia
Landlocked: No
Borders: Laos Thailand Vietnam
ISO 3166-1: KH

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

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Flag Protocol

Angkor Wat must be centered in the red band
The red band must be twice the width of the blue bands

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