Flag of the Czech Republic
The flag of the Czech Republic has two horizontal bands, white on top and red below, with a blue triangle pointing from the hoist side to the center of the flag. There is no emblem. The design is the same as the flag of the former Czechoslovakia.
Colors
- Red #D81818 · 38%
- White #F8F8F8 · 37%
- Blue #184878 · 25%
Proportions: 2:3
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of the Czech Republic
White and red are the historic colors of Bohemia, taken from its coat of arms, a white lion on a red field. The blue triangle was added to set the flag apart from Poland's, and it is often linked with Moravia and Slovakia. The design was adopted in 1920 and kept by the Czech Republic after Czechoslovakia split in 1993.
Map of the Czech Republic
The Czech Republic, also called Czechia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It borders Germany to the west and northwest, Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the southeast and Austria to the south.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of the Czech Republic?
The flag of the Czech Republic is red, white, and blue.
What are the proportions of the flag of the Czech Republic?
The flag of the Czech Republic has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of the Czech Republic mean?
White and red are the historic colors of Bohemia, taken from its coat of arms, a white lion on a red field. The blue triangle was added to set the flag apart from Poland's, and it is often linked with Moravia and Slovakia. The design was adopted in 1920 and kept by the Czech Republic after Czechoslovakia split in 1993.
Can I download the flag of the Czech Republic?
Yes: this page has the flag of the Czech Republic as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Jaroslav Kursa).
