Flag of Liechtenstein

Europe

40.3K

1937

LI | 3:5

Symbolism

Blue represents the sky, and red represents the fires that are lit in the homes of the people. The golden crown was added to distinguish it from the flag of Haiti.

History

Adopted on June 24, 1937. The crown was added after the 1936 Summer Olympics when it was discovered that the flags of Liechtenstein and Haiti were identical.

Construction

A 3:5 ratio. A horizontal bicolour of blue and red with a gold crown in the upper hoist.

Color Meanings

blue: The clear sky of the nation

red: The fire in the hearths of the people

gold: The Princely House and the crown of sovereignty

Country Facts

Population: 40.3K

<0.1% of Europe
Capital: Vaduz
Languages: German
Continent: Europe
Landlocked: Yes
Borders: Austria Switzerland
ISO 3166-1: LI

Flag Identification

Adopted: June 24, 1937
Proportions: 3:5 (≈1.667)
Total Colors: 3
Primary Layout: Horizontal bands
Key Symbols: Emblem

Influences

1936 Summer Olympics discovery (identity conflict)

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Flag Protocol

The crown must be positioned in the upper hoist
Must be respected as a symbol of the Princely House

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