Romania

Information about the Romanian Flag: Colors and Meaning of the Flag of Romania

:: Meaning of the Romanian Flag ::

The Romanian Tricolor consists of three equal vertical bands of blue (hoist side), yellow and red. The current Romanian flag was adopted on December 27, 1989. The shape and flag ratio of the Romanian flag is described as 2:3 ( length 1½ times the height).

Michael the Brave reunited all 3 Romanian provinces: Wallachia, Transylvania and Moldavia in 1600. Therefore, there were united also the colors of the individual flags of the above mentioned provinces: red, yellow and blue. According to Ancient and Heraldic traditions much symbolism is associated with colors:

– Blue is the symbol of vigilance, truth, perseverance & justice
– Yellow stands for generosity
– Red represents strength, valor, the blood split in the Revolution for liberty.

:: Meaning of the Romanian Coat of Arms ::

The Romanian Coat of Arms was adopted on 10 September 1992 and it consists of the three colors: red, yellow, and blue, which represent the colors of the National Flag. As a central element it shows a golden eagle holding a cross in its beak. The eagle holds in its talons the insignia of sovereignty: a scepter and a saber. The four quarters represent the symbols of the historical Romanian provinces (Wallachia, Moldavia, Transylvania, Banat and Crisana) as well as two dolphins reminding of the country’s Black Sea