Flag of Cyprus
The flag of Cyprus is white with a copper-orange silhouette of the island in the center. Below the map are two crossed green olive branches. Cyprus is one of only two countries whose national flag shows the outline of the country, the other being Kosovo.
Colors
- White #F8F8F8 · 87%
- Orange #D87808 · 12%
Proportions: 2:3
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Cyprus
The copper-orange color recalls the copper deposits for which Cyprus was famous in ancient times; the metal's name is linked to the island's name. The olive branches and the white background stand for peace between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots. The flag was adopted in 1960, when Cyprus became independent from the United Kingdom.
Map of Cyprus
Cyprus is an island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey and west of Syria and Lebanon. Geographically it belongs to Western Asia, but politically it is counted as part of Europe and is a member of the European Union.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Cyprus?
The flag of Cyprus is white and orange.
What are the proportions of the flag of Cyprus?
The flag of Cyprus has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of Cyprus mean?
The copper-orange color recalls the copper deposits for which Cyprus was famous in ancient times; the metal's name is linked to the island's name. The olive branches and the white background stand for peace between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots. The flag was adopted in 1960, when Cyprus became independent from the United Kingdom.
Can I download the flag of Cyprus?
Yes: this page has the flag of Cyprus as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (İsmet Güney, SVG by User:Vzb83~commonswiki).
