Flag of Liechtensteinn - Design, Colors, Meaning, Symbolism

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The flag of Liechtenstein features two horizontal bands of blue and red with a golden crown in the upper hoist corner.It symbolizes the sky, evening fires, and the unity between the monarchy and the people.

The National Flag of Liechtensteinn

Flag of Liechtensteinn
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Liechtenstein Flag Facts

CountryLiechtenstein
CapitalVaduz
CurrencySwiss Franc (CHF)
Official LanguageGerman
ISO Country CodeLIE
Adopted On24 June 1937
Design ByGovernment of Liechtenstein
National Day15 August (National Day)
National SongOben am jungen Rhein (National Anthem of Liechtenstein)
Flag Ratio3:5
ColorsBlue, Red, Gold
DesignHorizontal bicolor of blue (top) and red (bottom) with a gold crown in the upper hoist-side corner
Center SymbolGold Crown
Meaning of BlueRepresents the sky
Meaning of RedSymbolizes evening fires of homes
Symbolism of CrownRepresents unity of the people and the monarchy
Historical NoteCrown added after discovering similarity with Haiti’s flag at the 1936 Olympics
Unique FeatureOne of the few national flags featuring a royal crown