Flag of Belarus
The flag of Belarus has two horizontal bands: a wide red band on top, taking up two-thirds of the height, and a narrower green band below. At the hoist is a vertical white strip with a traditional red ornamental pattern. The flag is twice as wide as it is tall.
Colors
- Red #C81828 · 67%
- Green #087838 · 29%
- White #F8F8F8 · 4%
Proportions: 1:2
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Belarus
Red is linked with the country's history and with victory over invaders, and green with forests, fields and hope. The ornament comes from traditional Belarusian embroidery used on towels and clothing. The design was adopted after a referendum in 1995 and slightly modified in 2012. The white-red-white flag used from 1991 to 1995 is still flown by the opposition.
Map of Belarus
Belarus is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It borders Russia to the east and northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest and north.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Belarus?
The flag of Belarus is red, green, and white.
What are the proportions of the flag of Belarus?
The flag of Belarus has a ratio of 1:2 (height to width).
What does the flag of Belarus mean?
Red is linked with the country's history and with victory over invaders, and green with forests, fields and hope. The ornament comes from traditional Belarusian embroidery used on towels and clothing. The design was adopted after a referendum in 1995 and slightly modified in 2012. The white-red-white flag used from 1991 to 1995 is still flown by the opposition.
Can I download the flag of Belarus?
Yes: this page has the flag of Belarus as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (See File history below for details.).
