Flag of Armenia
Flag NameFlag of Armenia
Country NameArmenia
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2AM
Date Adopted1990-08-24
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio1:2
Primary ColorsRed, Blue, Orange
Symbolism DescriptionThe red symbolizes the Armenian Highlands, the Armenian people's continued struggle for survival, the maintenance of the Christian faith, and Armenia's independence and freedom. The blue symbolizes the will of the people of Armenia to live beneath peaceful skies. The orange (apricot) symbolizes the creative talent and hard-working nature of the people of Armenia.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerStepan Malkhasyants (original 1918 design, re-adopted in 1990)
Related FlagsFlag of the First Republic of Armenia (1918-1920)
Legal DescriptionLaw on the National Flag of the Republic of Armenia, adopted on August 24, 1990.
Description
A horizontal tricolor flag consisting of three equal horizontal bands of red, blue, and orange (also described as apricot).
