Flag of Ukraine
The flag of Ukraine has two horizontal stripes of equal height: blue on top and yellow below. It carries no emblem or other symbol. The blue is a medium, sky-like shade and the yellow a warm golden color. The national coat of arms, a golden trident on a blue shield, is used separately and does not appear on the flag.
Colors
- Blue #0858B8 · 50%
- Yellow #F8D808 · 50%
Proportions: 2:3
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Ukraine
The colors are usually explained as a blue sky above golden fields of wheat, a fitting image for a country known for its grain. Blue and yellow were used as Ukrainian colors in the 19th century and on the flag of the short-lived Ukrainian People's Republic in 1918. The current flag was officially adopted on January 28, 1992, shortly after independence from the Soviet Union.
Map of Ukraine
Ukraine is a large country in Eastern Europe on the northern coast of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. It borders Belarus to the north, Russia to the northeast and east, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary to the west, and Romania and Moldova to the southwest.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Ukraine?
The flag of Ukraine is blue and yellow.
What are the proportions of the flag of Ukraine?
The flag of Ukraine has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of Ukraine mean?
The colors are usually explained as a blue sky above golden fields of wheat, a fitting image for a country known for its grain. Blue and yellow were used as Ukrainian colors in the 19th century and on the flag of the short-lived Ukrainian People's Republic in 1918. The current flag was officially adopted on January 28, 1992, shortly after independence from the Soviet Union.
Can I download the flag of Ukraine?
Yes: this page has the flag of Ukraine as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Government of Ukraine).
