Flag of North Macedonia
Flag NameFlag of North Macedonia
Country NameNorth Macedonia
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2MK
Date Adopted1995-10-05
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio1:2
Primary ColorsRed, Yellow
Symbolism DescriptionThe red background and yellow sun are traditional colors associated with North Macedonia. The sun with eight rays represents the 'new sun of liberty' (ново сонце на слободата), a motif from the national anthem, 'Denes nad Makedonija' (Today Over Macedonia). It is a stylized version of the historical Vergina Sun, adopted to resolve a dispute with Greece over the use of that symbol.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerMiroslav Grčev
Related FlagsFlag of the Socialist Republic of Macedonia (1946-1992), Flag of the Republic of Macedonia (1992-1995)
Legal DescriptionThe flag is defined by the Law on the Flag of the Republic of Macedonia, adopted on 5 October 1995.
Description
The national flag of North Macedonia features a yellow sun with eight broadening rays extending to the edges of a red field. The sun is centered on the flag.
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