Official Palette
Symbolism
Blue represents liberty, yellow represents justice, and red represents fraternity. The colors represent the historical provinces of Wallachia, Transylvania, and Moldavia.
History
The tricolor was first used during the Wallachian uprising of 1821. It was officially adopted on December 27, 1989, after the fall of the communist regime, removing the socialist emblem from the center.
Construction
A 2:3 ratio. A vertical tricolor of cobalt blue, chrome yellow, and vermilion red.
Color Meanings
blue: Liberty and the sky
yellow: Justice and wealth
red: Fraternity and sacrifice
Country Facts
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- December 27, 1989
- Proportions
2:3 (≈1.500)
- Total Colors
- 3
- Primary Layout
- Vertical bands
Influences
French Tricolor
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Flag Protocol
- Nearly identical to the flags of Chad and Andorra (without arms)
- The bands must be vertical and of equal width
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