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Flag of Ukraine

Flag of Ukraine
UA · 2:3

Official Palette

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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.

Country Specifications

Capital
Kyiv
Population
39.5M
Languages
Ukrainian
Continent
Europe
Landlocked
No
ISO 3166-1
UA

Flag Identification

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

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Sources

  • Britannica
  • CIA World Factbook