Flag of Monaco
Flag NameFlag of Monaco
Country NameMonaco
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2MC
Date Adopted1881-12-17
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio4:5
Primary ColorsRed, White
Symbolism DescriptionThe red and white colors are the heraldic colors of the House of Grimaldi, the ruling family of Monaco since 1297. These colors have been associated with the Grimaldi family's coat of arms for centuries.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerUnknown (officially adopted by Prince Charles III)
Related FlagsFlag of Indonesia, Flag of Poland
Legal DescriptionOrdonnance Souveraine du 17 décembre 1881
Description
The national flag of Monaco consists of two equal horizontal stripes, red on the top and white on the bottom.
