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
- 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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