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    Flag of Vatican City

    Flag of Vatican City
    A vertical bicolour of yellow and white, with the coat of arms on the white portion.
    Country
    Vatican City
    Capital
    Vatican City
    Continent
    Europe
    Adopted
    1929
    Colours
    White, Yellow

    What does the flag of Vatican City mean?

    The yellow and white of the flag represent the keys of Saint Peter. The tiara and keys on the coat of arms are a symbol of the papacy.

    Colours and what they stand for

    • White

      The keys of Saint Peter.

    • Yellow

      The keys of Saint Peter.

    History

    The flag was adopted in 1929. The colours date to 1808, when they were adopted by the Papal Noble Guard.

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