Flag of the United Nations
Flag NameFlag of the United Nations
Country NameUnited Nations
Date Adopted1947-10-20
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary Colorslight blue, white
Symbolism DescriptionThe light blue field represents peace. The olive branches, a symbol of peace dating back to ancient Greece, frame the world map, symbolizing the organization's primary purpose of maintaining international peace and security. The world map itself represents all the people and countries of the world.
Symbolism Categoriesabstract
DesignerDonal McLaughlin
Related FlagsFlag of UNESCO, Flag of WHO, Flag of UNICEF
Legal DescriptionAdopted by General Assembly Resolution 167 (II) on October 20, 1947.
Description
A light blue field with a white emblem in the center. The emblem consists of a world map (azimuthal equidistant projection centered on the North Pole) flanked by two olive branches.
