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Flag of Romania

Europe
19.0M
1989
Flag of Romania
RO | 2:3

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

Population
19.0M

2.0% of Europe

Capital
Bucharest
Languages
Romanian
Continent
Europe
Subregion
Balkans
Landlocked
No
Borders
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ISO 3166-1
RO

Flag Identification

Adopted
December 27, 1989
Proportions

2:3 (≈1.500)

23
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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