Flag of Bulgaria
Flag NameFlag of Bulgaria
Country NameBulgaria
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2BG
Date Adopted1990-11-27
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio3:5
Primary ColorsWhite, Green, Red
Symbolism DescriptionThe white stripe symbolizes peace and purity. The green stripe represents the fertility of the Bulgarian land, agriculture, and hope. The red stripe stands for the courage and the blood shed for the country's independence.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerNot specifically attributed to a single designer; evolved from historical banners.
Related FlagsHistorical flags of Bulgaria, Flags of other Slavic nations
Legal DescriptionThe design and use of the flag are regulated by the Constitution of Bulgaria and the Law on the State Seal and National Flag of the Republic of Bulgaria.
Description
A horizontal tricolor flag consisting of three equal-sized stripes of white (top), green (middle), and red (bottom).
