Flag of the European Union
Flag NameFlag of the European Union
Country NameEuropean Union
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2EU
Date Adopted1986-05-29
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary ColorsBlue, Gold
Symbolism DescriptionThe circle of twelve golden stars represents the ideals of unity, solidarity, and harmony among the peoples of Europe. The number twelve is a symbol of completeness and perfection, not related to the number of member states.
Symbolism Categoriesabstract
DesignerArsène Heitz
Related FlagsFlag of the Council of Europe
Legal DescriptionThe flag is a rectangular blue flag of which the fly is one and a half times the length of the hoist. Twelve gold stars are arranged in a circle in the centre of the rectangle. The diameter of the circle is one third of the length of the hoist. Each star has five points which are situated on the circumference of an invisible circle whose diameter is one eighteenth of the length of the hoist. All the stars are arranged vertically, i.e. with one point upwards and two points resting on a straight line perpendicular to the mast. The stars are arranged like the hour marks on the face of a clock.
Description
A blue rectangular flag with a circle of twelve golden stars in the center.
