Flag of Indonesia
Indonesia's flag has two equal horizontal stripes, red on top and white below, with no emblem. It has a 2:3 ratio. The flag is almost identical to the flag of Monaco, which is shorter, with a 4:5 ratio, and it looks like the flag of Poland turned upside down.
Colors
- Red #F80808 · 50%
- White #F8F8F8 · 50%
Proportions: 2:3
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Indonesia
Indonesians call the flag Sang Saka Merah Putih, the sacred red and white. Red is said to stand for courage and white for purity, and the colors go back to the banners of the Majapahit Empire, which ruled from Java centuries ago. The flag was first raised officially on August 17, 1945, when Indonesia proclaimed its independence.
Map of Indonesia
Indonesia is a country in Southeast Asia made up of thousands of islands between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It shares land borders with Malaysia on Borneo, Papua New Guinea on New Guinea and East Timor on Timor, and lies north of Australia.
More flags of Asia
Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Indonesia?
The flag of Indonesia is red and white.
What are the proportions of the flag of Indonesia?
The flag of Indonesia has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of Indonesia mean?
Indonesians call the flag Sang Saka Merah Putih, the sacred red and white. Red is said to stand for courage and white for purity, and the colors go back to the banners of the Majapahit Empire, which ruled from Java centuries ago. The flag was first raised officially on August 17, 1945, when Indonesia proclaimed its independence.
Can I download the flag of Indonesia?
Yes: this page has the flag of Indonesia as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Jayakatwang).
