Flag of Laos
Flag NameFlag of Laos
Country NameLaos
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2LA
Date Adopted1975-12-02
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary Colorsred, blue, white
Symbolism DescriptionThe red stripes symbolize the blood shed by the Lao people in their struggle for freedom and independence. The blue stripe represents the prosperity and wealth of the nation. The white disk symbolizes the full moon over the Mekong River, and the unity of the country.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerMaha Sila Viravong
Legal DescriptionThe current design was first adopted in 1944-1945 by the Lao Issara government, and then officially re-adopted on December 2, 1975, when the Lao People's Democratic Republic was established.
Description
The national flag of Laos features three horizontal stripes: a red stripe at the top, a blue stripe in the middle, and a red stripe at the bottom. A large white disk is centered on the blue stripe.
