Flag of Belarus
Flag NameFlag of Belarus
Country NameBelarus
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2BY
Date Adopted1995-06-07
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio1:2
Primary ColorsRed, Green, White
Symbolism DescriptionThe red color symbolizes the historical struggle of the Belarusian people for freedom and independence, and the sacrifices made. The green color represents life, hope, the country's forests, and its agricultural future. The white color signifies purity, peace, and wisdom. The red ornamental pattern on the white vertical stripe is a traditional Belarusian design, symbolizing the country's cultural heritage, spiritual wealth, and unity.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerMatrena Markevich (for the ornamental pattern, 1917); based on the 1951 Byelorussian SSR flag design.
Related FlagsFlag of the Byelorussian SSR (1951-1991)
Legal DescriptionThe flag is a rectangular cloth consisting of two horizontal stripes: an upper red stripe and a lower green stripe, which are in the ratio of 2:1. A vertical Belarusian ornamental pattern of red color on a white field, which makes up 1/9 of the flag's length, is placed at the flagpole.
Description
The national flag of Belarus features a red horizontal stripe above a green horizontal stripe, with a vertical red ornamental pattern on a white field placed at the hoist. The design is based on the flag of the Byelorussian SSR.
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