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Flag of Ukraine

Europe
39.5M
1992
Flag of Ukraine
UA | 2:3

Official Palette

Symbolism

The colors symbolize a blue sky over a yellow field of wheat, representing Ukraine's role as the 'breadbasket of Europe'.

History

The bicolour has roots in the 1848 revolution. It was adopted as the national flag in 1918, banned during the Soviet era, and restored on January 28, 1992, after independence.

Construction

A 2:3 ratio. Two equal horizontal bands of blue and yellow.

Color Meanings

blue: The sky and the mountains of Ukraine
yellow: Vast wheat fields and the sun

Country Facts

Population
39.5M

4.2% of Europe

Capital
Kyiv
Languages
Ukrainian
Continent
Europe
Landlocked
No
Borders
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ISO 3166-1
UA

Flag Identification

Adopted
January 28, 1992
Proportions

2:3 (≈1.500)

23
Total Colors
2
Primary Layout
Horizontal bands

Influences

Ukraine's role as the breadbasket of Europe

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Flag Protocol

  • Must be treated with the highest honor as a symbol of resilience
  • No other flag should be flown above the national flag

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