The flag of Romania is a vertical tricolor that represents the historical provinces of Wallachia and Moldavia. It symbolizes the unity and spirit of the Romanian people through its simple yet bold design. The vertical stripes reflect revolutionary ideals of liberty and national awakening that took hold in the nineteenth century.
Colors & Symbols
The cobalt blue stripe signifies liberty and the sky, while the chrome yellow represents justice and the wealth of the country fields of grain. The vermilion red stands for fraternity and the blood shed by those who fought for the nation independence and sovereignty.
The tricolor first appeared during the 1848 revolution with horizontal stripes and the motto Justice and Fraternity. It became a vertical tricolor in the mid nineteenth century when the United Principalities were formed. During the communist era, a coat of arms was placed in the center, which was famously cut out by protesters during the 1989 revolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Romania's current flag was officially adopted on 1989.
Romania's flag has an official proportion of 2:3.
Both flags use the same blue, yellow, and red vertical stripes, though Romania has used the design longer. The blue on the Romanian flag is typically a lighter cobalt shade compared to the indigo used by Chad.
Protesters cut the communist coat of arms out of the center of the flag to show their opposition to the regime. This created flags with a hole in the middle, which became a powerful symbol of the movement and the transition to democracy.
No, the current national flag of Romania consists only of the three vertical stripes and does not include a coat of arms in the center. While a separate national coat of arms exists, it is not part of the civil or state flag design.
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