Flag of Singapore
Flag NameFlag of Singapore
Country NameSingapore
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2SG
Date Adopted1959-12-03
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary Colorsred, white
Symbolism DescriptionRed symbolises universal brotherhood and equality of man. White symbolises pervading and everlasting purity and virtue. The crescent moon represents a young nation on the ascendant, and the five stars stand for Singapore's five ideals: democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality.
Symbolism Categoriesabstract
DesignerToh Chin Chye (and a committee)
Canton DetailsA white crescent moon and five white stars are placed in the upper hoist (canton) on the red stripe.
Related FlagsPresidential Standard of Singapore, Naval Ensign of Singapore
Legal DescriptionThe use and display of the flag are governed by the Singapore National Symbols Act 2022.
Description
A horizontal bicolour of red and white, charged with a white crescent moon and five white stars in the upper hoist (canton).
