Flag of North Macedonia
The flag of North Macedonia is red with a yellow sun in the center. Eight broad yellow rays spread out from the sun to the edges and corners of the flag, widening as they go. The flag has a 1:2 ratio and no other symbols or lettering.
Colors
- Red #D82828 · 66%
- Yellow #F8E828 · 31%
Proportions: 1:2
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of North Macedonia
The sun is often called the "new sun of liberty", a phrase from the national anthem, "Denes nad Makedonija". Red and yellow have long been used in the region's coats of arms. The flag was adopted in 1995, replacing an earlier flag with the Vergina Sun, a symbol to which Greece objected.
Map of North Macedonia
North Macedonia is a small landlocked country in Southeast Europe, in the middle of the Balkan Peninsula. It borders Serbia and Kosovo to the north, Bulgaria to the east, Greece to the south and Albania to the west.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of North Macedonia?
The flag of North Macedonia is red and yellow.
What are the proportions of the flag of North Macedonia?
The flag of North Macedonia has a ratio of 1:2 (height to width).
What does the flag of North Macedonia mean?
The sun is often called the "new sun of liberty", a phrase from the national anthem, "Denes nad Makedonija". Red and yellow have long been used in the region's coats of arms. The flag was adopted in 1995, replacing an earlier flag with the Vergina Sun, a symbol to which Greece objected.
Can I download the flag of North Macedonia?
Yes: this page has the flag of North Macedonia as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (User:SKopp, redrawn by User:Gabbe).
