Flag of Hong Kong
Flag NameFlag of Hong Kong
Country NameHong Kong
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2HK
Date Adopted1997-07-01
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typestate
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary ColorsRed, White
Symbolism DescriptionThe red background symbolizes China and the communist revolution. The Bauhinia blakeana, a flower native to Hong Kong, represents Hong Kong itself. The five stars on the petals echo the five stars on the Flag of China, symbolizing the relationship between Hong Kong and China and the 'one country, two systems' principle. The white color of the flower symbolizes purity and integrity, while the red stars within the petals signify the close ties to the motherland.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerTao Ho
Related FlagsFlag of China
Legal DescriptionThe design and use of the Flag of Hong Kong are stipulated in the Basic Law of Hong Kong, the constitutional document of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and the Regional Flag and Regional Emblem Ordinance.
Description
The regional flag of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China features a stylized, white, five-petalled Hong Kong orchid tree (Bauhinia blakeana) flower in the center of a red field. Each petal contains a small red five-pointed star, and a red line outlines the flower.
