Flag of Estonia
Flag NameFlag of Estonia
Country NameEstonia
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2EE
Date Adopted1990-08-07
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio7:11
Primary Colorsblue, black, white
Symbolism DescriptionThe blue represents the sky, lakes, and sea, as well as loyalty and trust. The black symbolizes the soil of the homeland, the past suffering of the Estonian people, and their attachment to the land. The white signifies purity, the snow-covered landscape, the long nights of winter, and the hope for a brighter future and hard work.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerUnknown (colors proposed by students in the 1880s)
Related FlagsPresidential Standard of Estonia
Legal DescriptionRegulated by the Law on the State Flag of Estonia.
Description
The national flag of Estonia is a tricolor featuring three equal horizontal bands of blue, black, and white. It was first adopted in 1918 upon Estonia's independence and re-adopted in 1990 after the end of Soviet occupation.
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