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    Flag of Bulgaria

    Flag of Bulgaria
    A tricolour of horizontal stripes in white, green and red.
    Country
    Bulgaria
    Capital
    Sofia
    Continent
    Europe
    Adopted
    1879
    Colours
    White, Green, Red

    What does the flag of Bulgaria mean?

    The flag of Bulgaria is a symbol of the country's desire for peace and its agricultural heritage. The colours are also associated with the Bulgarian National Revival of the 19th century.

    Colours and what they stand for

    • White

      Peace

    • Green

      The fertility of the Bulgarian lands

    • Red

      The courage of the Bulgarian people

    History

    Adopted in 1879. The previous flag, used from 1879 to 1946, featured the coat of arms of the Bulgarian monarchy in the canton.

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