Official Palette
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.
Color Meanings
red: The communist revolution and blood shed for freedom
yellow: The radiant star of the five social classes
Country Facts
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- November 30, 1955
- Designer
- Nguyễn Hữu Tiến
- Proportions
2:3 (≈1.500)
- Total Colors
- 2
- Key Symbols
- Stars
Influences
Communist ideology
Viet Minh resistance
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Flag Protocol
- The star must be perfectly centered on the red field
- Must be treated with highest honor as a national symbol
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