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Flag of San Marino

Flag of San Marino
SM · 3:4

Symbolism

White represents peace and the snow on Mount Titano, while blue represents liberty and the sky. The coat of arms features the three towers of San Marino: Guaita, Cesta, and Montale.

History

The bicolour was adopted on April 6, 1862. The design with the coat of arms serves as the state and national flag.

Construction

A 3:4 ratio. Two equal horizontal bands of white and light blue with the national coat of arms centered.

Country Specifications

Capital
City of San Marino
Population
33.6K
Languages
Italian
Continent
Europe
Landlocked
Yes
Borders
ISO 3166-1
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Flag Identification

Proportions
3:4 (≈0.75)
Total Colors
3
Key Symbols
Central emblem

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Sources

  • Britannica
  • CIA World Factbook