Flag of North Macedonia

    Flag of North Macedonia
    A yellow sun with eight broadening rays on a red field.
    Country
    North Macedonia
    Capital
    Skopje
    Continent
    Europe
    Adopted
    1995
    Colours
    Yellow, Red

    What does the flag of North Macedonia mean?

    The flag displays a stylised yellow sun on a red field, with eight broadening rays extending from the centre to the edge of the field. The sun represents the 'new sun of liberty' evoked in the national anthem of North Macedonia.

    Colours and what they stand for

    • Yellow

      Liberty

    • Red

      The struggle of the Macedonian people for freedom

    History

    The flag was adopted in 1995. A previous version of the flag, used from 1992 to 1995, featured the Vergina Sun, which was disputed by Greece.

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