Flag of Laos
The flag of Laos has three horizontal stripes: red at the top, a blue stripe twice as tall in the middle and red at the bottom. In the center of the blue stripe is a white disc whose diameter is four-fifths of the height of the blue stripe. The flag has a 2:3 ratio.
Colors
- Red #C81828 · 50%
- Blue #082868 · 42%
- White #F8F8F8 · 8%
Proportions: 2:3
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Laos
Red stands for the blood shed in the struggle for independence, and blue for the wealth of the country, often linked to the Mekong River. The white disc is said to represent a full moon over the Mekong and the unity of the people. The design was first used by the Lao independence movement in the 1940s and became the national flag in 1975.
Map of Laos
Laos is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia, on the Indochinese Peninsula. It borders China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar, and the Mekong River forms much of its western border with Thailand.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Laos?
The flag of Laos is red, blue, and white.
What are the proportions of the flag of Laos?
The flag of Laos has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of Laos mean?
Red stands for the blood shed in the struggle for independence, and blue for the wealth of the country, often linked to the Mekong River. The white disc is said to represent a full moon over the Mekong and the unity of the people. The design was first used by the Lao independence movement in the 1940s and became the national flag in 1975.
Can I download the flag of Laos?
Yes: this page has the flag of Laos as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (SKopp).
