Flag of Transnistria
Symbolism
Green represents agricultural wealth and hope. Red represents the courage of the people and the blood shed in conflicts. The hammer and sickle reflect Soviet-era heritage and the continued use of socialist symbolism by the breakaway republic. The eight-pointed star above represents the Moldavian SSR and continuity with Soviet heraldry.
History
The current flag was adopted on September 24, 2000, replacing the earlier SSR-style flag that had been used since Transnistria declared independence in 1990. The territory's status remains unresolved in Moldovan and international law.
Construction
A 1:2 ratio horizontal bicolor of red over green with a gold hammer-and-sickle and star emblem at the hoist.
Color Meanings
Country Facts
- Continent
- Europe
- Landlocked
- No
- ISO 3166-1
- MD-SN
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- September 24, 2000
- Proportions
1:2
Influences
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- Used by authorities in Tiraspol as the state flag
- Moldova and the international community regard Transnistria as part of Moldova
Practice
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