Flag of Moldova
The flag of Moldova is a vertical tricolor of blue, yellow and red, with the national coat of arms in the center of the yellow band. The arms show a brown eagle holding a golden cross in its beak and a scepter and an olive branch in its claws. On its chest is a shield with the head of an aurochs, a star, a rose and a crescent. The flag has a 1:2 ratio.
Colors
- Red #C80828 · 34%
- Blue #0848A8 · 34%
- Yellow #F8D808 · 26%
Proportions: 1:2
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Moldova
The blue, yellow and red tricolor reflects the shared history and culture of Moldova and Romania, whose flag uses the same colors; without the coat of arms the two would look almost the same. The aurochs head is an old symbol of the medieval Principality of Moldavia. The flag was adopted in 1990, shortly before Moldova became independent from the Soviet Union in 1991.
Map of Moldova
Moldova is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It lies between Romania to the west, across the Prut River, and Ukraine, which surrounds it on the north, east and south.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Moldova?
The flag of Moldova is red, blue, and yellow.
What are the proportions of the flag of Moldova?
The flag of Moldova has a ratio of 1:2 (height to width).
What does the flag of Moldova mean?
The blue, yellow and red tricolor reflects the shared history and culture of Moldova and Romania, whose flag uses the same colors; without the coat of arms the two would look almost the same. The aurochs head is an old symbol of the medieval Principality of Moldavia. The flag was adopted in 1990, shortly before Moldova became independent from the Soviet Union in 1991.
Can I download the flag of Moldova?
Yes: this page has the flag of Moldova as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Gheorghe Vrabie).
