Official Palette
Symbolism
The colors are shared with Romania, reflecting their common heritage. The coat of arms features an eagle holding a cross, an olive branch, and a scepter, with an aurochs' head on its shield representing the historical principality of Moldavia.
History
Adopted on May 12, 1990. The flag is nearly identical to the Romanian flag, with the addition of the Moldovan coat of arms in the center.
Construction
A 1:2 ratio. A vertical tricolor of blue, yellow, and red with the national coat of arms centered in the yellow band.
Color Meanings
Country Facts
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- August 27, 1991
- Proportions
1:2
- Total Colors
- 4
- Primary Layout
- Vertical bands
- Key Symbols
- Emblem, Animal, Weapon
Influences
Lookalike Comparison
Side-by-side analysis of high-confusion flags, comparing exact color shades, proportions, and historical divergence.
Direct Lookalike Comparison
Quick Tell
Moldova centers a coat of arms on a 1:2 tricolor; Romania is plain at 2:3.
Historical Divergence
The history text dates Moldova's flag to May 12, 1990. Romania's national flag has been plain since 1989.
Flags with resemblance
Same vertical blue-yellow-red. Moldova adds a coat of arms and uses 1:2; Romania is a plain 2:3 tricolor.
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- The coat of arms must be present on both the obverse and reverse
- The reverse side is a mirror image of the front
Practice
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