Flag of Moldova
Flag NameFlag of Moldova
Country NameMoldova
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2MD
Date Adopted1990-04-27
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio1:2
Primary Colorsblue, yellow, red
Symbolism DescriptionThe blue stripe represents the sky, hope, and freedom. The yellow stripe symbolizes wheat fields, prosperity, and the sun. The red stripe signifies courage, sacrifice, and the blood shed for the nation. The coat of arms, placed on the yellow stripe, features a golden eagle holding a cross in its beak, an olive branch in its right talon (symbolizing peace), and a scepter in its left talon (symbolizing sovereignty). On its chest is a shield depicting an aurochs' head, a star, a rose, and a crescent, representing historical regions and Latin origin.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerUnknown
Has Coat of Armstrue
Related FlagsFlag of Romania, Flag of Chad, Flag of Andorra
Legal DescriptionThe flag's design and usage are regulated by the Law on the State Flag of the Republic of Moldova.
Description
The national flag of Moldova is a vertical tricolor of blue, yellow, and red, charged with the Moldovan coat of arms in the center of the yellow stripe.
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