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
Country Facts
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- November 30, 1955
- Designer
- Nguyễn Hữu Tiến
- Proportions
2:3 (≈1.500)
- Total Colors
- 2
- Key Symbols
- Stars
Influences
Lookalike Comparison
Side-by-side analysis of high-confusion flags, comparing exact color shades, proportions, and historical divergence.
Direct Lookalike Comparison
Quick Tell
Vietnam has one yellow star; China has five.
Historical Divergence
Vietnam's star became the flag of the unified state in 1976. China's four small stars sit in the canton.
Flags with resemblance
Both are red with a yellow star. China adds four small stars in the canton; Vietnam has one centered star.
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- The star must be perfectly centered on the red field
- Must be treated with highest honor as a national symbol
Practice
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