Flag of United States of America
- RegionNorth America, Central America and the Caribbean
- ISO codeUS
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of United States of America |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Official Country Name | United States of America |
| Capital | Washington D.C. |
| Continent | Americas |
| Region | North America |
| ISO Country Code | US / USA |
| Internet Domain | .us |
| Calling Code | +1 (multiple: 201, 202, 203, 205…) |
| Currency | United States dollar (USD) |
| National Language(s) | English |
| Demonym | American |
| Area | 9,372,610 km² |
| Population | 326,687,501 (approx.) |
Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of United States of America |
|---|---|
| Adopted On | 1960-07-04 |
| First Used | 1777-06-14 |
| Current Version Adopted | 1960-07-04 |
| Flag Proportion | 10:19 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 3 |
| Main Colors | Red, Navy, White |
| Designer | Robert G. Heft (50-star version) |
| Design Type | Thirteen stripes with 50-star canton |
| Official Status | Official National Flag |
| Government Authority | Government of United States of America |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | #BD3D44 | 189, 61, 68 | 0, 68, 64, 26 | Not specified | |
| Navy | #192F5D | 25, 47, 93 | 73, 49, 0, 64 | Not specified | |
| White | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 | N/A |
Flag Design and Symbols
| Red colour | Represents the blood and courage of those who fought for the nation |
|---|---|
| Navy colour | Represents the ocean, vigilance and perseverance |
| White colour | Represents peace, purity and honesty |
Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
|---|---|
| 1777-06-14 | First recorded use of the flag design |
| 1960-07-04 | Current flag officially adopted |
| Present | The flag remains in official use |
Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio | 10:19 |
|---|---|
| Width | 10 units (hoist) |
| Length | 19 units (fly) |
| Symbol Position | Not documented |
| Symbol Diameter | Not documented |
| Border Size | None |
| Stripe Width | Not documented |
| Construction Sheet Available | Not documented |
| Official Construction Rules | Not documented |
United States of America Flag Usage
| Government Buildings | Yes |
|---|---|
| Schools | Yes |
| Military | Yes |
| Naval Use | Yes |
| Civil Use | Yes |
| International Events | Yes |
| Sports Events | Yes |
| Embassies | Yes |
| Official Ceremonies | Yes |
| National Holidays | Yes |
Other Official Flags of United States of America
| Flag Type | Use | Link |
|---|---|---|
| National Flag | Main flag of the country | View flag |
| Civil Flag | Used by civilians | View flag |
| State Flag | Used by government | View flag |
| War Flag | Used during military operations | Not documented |
| Naval Ensign | Used by the navy | Not documented |
| Air Force Flag | Used by the air force | Not documented |
| Presidential Standard | Used by the head of state | Not documented |
| Royal Standard | Used by the monarch | Not documented |
| Historical Flag | Previous national flag | Not documented |
Quick Facts About the Flag
| Flag Age | 66 years |
|---|---|
| Adoption Date | 1960-07-04 |
| Oldest Version | 1777-06-14 |
| Previous Flag | Not documented |
| Flag Nickname | Not documented |
| Designer | Robert G. Heft (50-star version) |
| Most Common Color | Red |
| Rarest Feature | Not documented |
| Similar Flags | Not documented |
| Unique Feature | Thirteen stripes with 50-star canton |
