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Flag of Romania

Flag of Romania
RO · 2:3

Official Palette

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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.

Country Specifications

Capital
Bucharest
Population
19.0M
Languages
Romanian
Continent
Europe
Subregion
Balkans
Landlocked
No
ISO 3166-1
RO

Flag Identification

Proportions
2:3 (≈0.67)
Total Colors
3
Primary Layout
Vertical bands

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Sources

  • Britannica
  • CIA World Factbook