Flag of Wales - Design, Colors, Meaning, Symbolism

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The flag of Wales features a red dragon on a green and white background.The dragon symbolizes strength and heritage, while green and white are traditional Welsh colors.

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Wales Flag Facts

CountryWales
CapitalCardiff
CurrencyPound Sterling (GBP)
Official LanguageWelsh, English
ISO Country CodeGB-WLS
Adopted On23 February 1959
Design ByTraditional design (no single designer)
National Day1 March (St David’s Day)
AnthemHen Wlad Fy Nhadau
Flag Ratio3:5
ColorsRed, White, Green
DesignRed dragon passant on a green and white horizontal field
Center SymbolRed dragon (Y Ddraig Goch)
Meaning of Red DragonStrength, courage, and ancient Welsh heritage
Meaning of Green and WhiteTudor dynasty colors and peace
Historical InfluenceRooted in Roman, Celtic, and medieval Welsh symbolism
Unique FeatureThe only UK national flag not represented on the Union Jack
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