Flag of European Union - Design, Colors, Meaning, Symbolism

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The flag of the European Union features a circle of twelve golden stars on a blue background, symbolizing unity and harmony.The stars represent ideals of solidarity, peace, and cooperation among European nations.

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European Union Flag Facts

CountryEuropean Union (Supranational organization)
CapitalBrussels (de facto)
CurrencyEuro (EUR) (used by Eurozone members)
Official Language24 official languages
ISO Country CodeEU (not an ISO country code)
Adopted On8 December 1955 (adopted by the Council of Europe; later by the EU)
Design ByAttributed to Arsène Heitz and Paul M. G. Lévy
National Day9 May (Europe Day)
National Song“Ode to Joy” (from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9)
Flag Ratio2:3
ColorsBlue and Yellow (Gold)
DesignBlue field with a circle of twelve golden five-pointed stars
Center SymbolCircle of Twelve Stars
Meaning of BlueUnity, peace, and harmony
Meaning of Gold StarsSolidarity, unity, and ideals of perfection
Symbolism of Twelve StarsRepresents unity and completeness; not linked to number of member states
Cultural InfluenceSymbolizes European cooperation, shared values, and integration
Unique FeatureThe number of stars never changes regardless of EU membership size
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