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Flag of Vietnam

Flag of Vietnam
VN · 2:3

Official Palette

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Symbolism

The red background represents the revolution and the blood shed for the country's independence. The five-pointed yellow star represents the five main classes in Vietnamese society—workers, peasants, soldiers, intellectuals, and entrepreneurs—working together to build socialism.

History

Adopted on November 30, 1955. It was originally the flag of North Vietnam and became the flag of the unified nation after the end of the Vietnam War in 1976.

Construction

A 2:3 ratio. A red field with a large yellow five-pointed star centered.

Country Specifications

Capital
Hanoi
Population
102.2M
Languages
Vietnamese
Continent
Asia
Subregion
Southeast Asia
Landlocked
No
ISO 3166-1
VN

Flag Identification

Adopted
November 30, 1955
Designer
Nguyễn Hữu Tiến
Proportions
2:3 (≈0.67)
Total Colors
2
Key Symbols
Star or stars

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Sources

  • Government of Vietnam
  • Britannica