Armenia’s national flag is a horizontal tricolour of red, blue and orange. The modern flag was adopted in 1990 as Armenia moved toward independence from the Soviet Union.
What does the Armenian flag look like?
The flag consists of three equal horizontal bands: red on top, blue in the centre and orange below. Armenia’s Constitution defines the national flag in these terms.
What do the colors mean?
Armenia’s presidential website gives an official explanation. Red represents the Armenian Highland, the people’s continuing struggle for survival, maintenance of the Christian faith, and the country’s independence and freedom. Blue expresses the will of Armenians to live under peaceful skies, while orange represents creative talent and hard work.
History of the tricolour
A red-blue-orange flag was used by the First Republic of Armenia from 1918 to 1920. Soviet Armenia later used different flags. The Supreme Soviet restored the historic tricolour by law on August 24, 1990, and a revised flag law was adopted in 2006.
Armenia flag facts
- Colors: red, blue and orange
- Design: three equal horizontal bands
- Historic use: First Republic, 1918–1920
- Restored: August 24, 1990
Source
Primary reference: President of Armenia — State Symbols.
