Symbolism
Yellow and white represent the gold and silver keys of Saint Peter. The crossed keys represent the Papacy's spiritual and worldly power, and the papal tiara tops them.
History
Adopted on June 7, 1929, when Pope Pius XI signed the Lateran Treaty with Italy, establishing Vatican City as an independent state.
Construction
A 1:1 ratio (square). A vertical bicolour of yellow (hoist) and white (fly), with the crossed keys of Saint Peter and the papal tiara centered in the white band.
Color Meanings
yellow: The gold key of Saint Peter representing spiritual power
white: The silver key of Saint Peter representing worldly power
Country Facts
- Population
- 518
<0.1% of Europe
- Capital
- Vatican City
- Languages
- Italian, Latin
- Continent
- Europe
- Landlocked
- Yes
- Borders
- ISO 3166-1
- VA
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- June 7, 1929
- Proportions
1:1
- Total Colors
- 3
- Key Symbols
- Emblem
Influences
Lateran Treaty established sovereign state
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Flag Protocol
- One of only two square national flags in the world
- The coat of arms must be centered in the white band
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