Official Palette
Symbolism
Yellow represents solidarity, green represents peace and nature, and red represents courage and decisiveness. The large white star represents the importance of the union of the country.
History
Adopted on October 21, 2010, replacing the previous flag used during the military socialist era. The new design was introduced alongside the new 2008 constitution.
Construction
A 2:3 ratio. A horizontal tricolor of yellow, green, and red with a large white five-pointed star centered.
Color Meanings
yellow: Solidarity among the people
green: Peace, tranquility, and nature
red: Courage and decisiveness
white: The importance of the union and the nation
Country Facts
- Population
- 55.2M
1.1% of Asia
- Capital
- Naypyidaw
- Languages
- Burmese
- Continent
- Asia
- Subregion
- Southeast Asia
- Landlocked
- No
- Borders
- ISO 3166-1
- MM
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- October 21, 2010
- Proportions
2:3 (≈1.500)
- Total Colors
- 4
- Primary Layout
- Horizontal bands
- Key Symbols
- Stars
Influences
Transition to the 2008 Constitution
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- The white star must be perfectly centered across the three bands
- Must be treated with respect as a national symbol
Practice
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