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Flag of Kosovo

Flag of Kosovo

Flag NameFlag of Kosovo
Country NameKosovo
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2XK
Date Adopted2008-02-17
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary Colorsblue, gold, white
Symbolism DescriptionThe blue field represents the aspiration for Euro-Atlantic integration and peace. The gold (yellow) map of Kosovo symbolizes the country itself. The six white stars represent the six major ethnic groups of Kosovo: Albanians, Serbs, Bosniaks, Turks, Roma, and Gorani/Ashkali/Egyptians, signifying their unity and equality within the nation.
Symbolism Categoriespeople
DesignerMuhamer Ibrahimi
Legal DescriptionAdopted by the Assembly of Kosovo on 17 February 2008, the day of its declaration of independence from Serbia.

Description

The national flag of Kosovo features a gold (yellow) map of Kosovo in the center of a blue field, with six white five-pointed stars arched above the map. The flag was adopted upon Kosovo's declaration of independence.

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