Flag of the Czech Republic
Flag NameFlag of the Czech Republic
Country NameCzech Republic
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2CZ
Date Adopted1993-01-01
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary ColorsWhite, Red, Blue
Symbolism DescriptionThe white and red stripes are derived from the historical coat of arms of Bohemia (a white lion on a red field). The blue triangle was added to distinguish it from the flag of Poland and to incorporate the traditional colors of Moravia and Slovakia (when it was Czechoslovakia). The colors are also interpreted as white for purity and peace, red for bravery and strength, and blue for loyalty and vigilance. The colors are also Pan-Slavic.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerJaroslav Kursa
Related FlagsFlag of Czechoslovakia, Flag of Slovakia, Flag of Poland
Legal DescriptionThe design and use of the flag are regulated by Law No. 3/1993 Coll., on state symbols of the Czech Republic.
Description
The national flag of the Czech Republic features two horizontal stripes, white above red, with a blue isosceles triangle extending from the hoist to the center of the flag.
