Symbolism
Red and white are the traditional colors of the House of Grimaldi, which has ruled Monaco since the 13th century.
History
Adopted on April 4, 1881. It is identical to the flag of Indonesia except for its proportions (Monaco is 4:5, Indonesia is 2:3).
Construction
A 4:5 ratio. A horizontal bicolour of red and white.
Color Meanings
red: The House of Grimaldi and courage
white: Purity and peace
Country Facts
- Population
- 38.1K
<0.1% of Europe
- Capital
- Monaco
- Languages
- French
- Continent
- Europe
- Landlocked
- No
- Borders
- ISO 3166-1
- MC
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- April 4, 1881
- Proportions
4:5 (≈1.250)
- Total Colors
- 2
- Primary Layout
- Horizontal bands
Influences
House of Grimaldi heraldic colors
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Flag Protocol
- The ratio 4:5 is critical to distinguish it from Indonesia (2:3)
- Must be treated with reverence as a princely symbol
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