Flag of China
East and Southeast Asia · CN · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionEast and Southeast Asia
- ISO codeCN
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of China |
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| Country | China |
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| Official Country Name | People’s Republic of China |
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| Capital | Beijing |
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| Continent | Asia |
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| Region | Eastern Asia |
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| ISO Country Code | CN / CHN |
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| Internet Domain | .cn, .中国, .中國, .公司, .网络 |
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| Calling Code | +86 |
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| Currency | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
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| National Language(s) | Chinese |
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| Demonym | Chinese |
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| Area | 9,706,961 km² |
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| Population | 1,392,730,000 (approx.) |
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Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of China |
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| Adopted On | 1949-09-27 |
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| First Used | 1949-10-01 |
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| Current Version Adopted | 1949-09-27 |
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| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
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| Number of Colors | 2 |
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| Main Colors | Yellow, Red |
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| Designer | Zeng Liansong |
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| Design Type | Red field with five gold stars |
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| Official Status | Official National Flag |
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| Government Authority | Government of China |
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Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| Yellow | | #FFFF00 | 255, 255, 0 | 0, 0, 100, 0 | Not specified |
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| Red | | #EE1C25 | 238, 28, 37 | 0, 88, 84, 7 | Not specified |
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Flag Design and Symbols
| Yellow colour | Represents the sun, mineral wealth and prosperity |
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| Red colour | Represents the blood and courage of those who fought for the nation |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 1949-10-01 | First recorded use of the flag design |
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| 1949-09-27 | Current flag officially adopted |
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| Present | The flag remains in official use |
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Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio | 2:3 |
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| Width | 2 units (hoist) |
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| Length | 3 units (fly) |
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| Symbol Position | Not documented |
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| Symbol Diameter | Not documented |
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| Border Size | None |
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| Stripe Width | Not documented |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Not documented |
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| Official Construction Rules | Not documented |
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China Flag Usage
| Government Buildings | Yes |
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| Schools | Yes |
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| Military | Yes |
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| Naval Use | Yes |
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| Civil Use | Yes |
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| International Events | Yes |
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| Sports Events | Yes |
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| Embassies | Yes |
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| Official Ceremonies | Yes |
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| National Holidays | Yes |
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Other Official Flags of China
| Flag Type | Use | Link |
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| National Flag | Main flag of the country | View flag |
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| Civil Flag | Used by civilians | View flag |
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| State Flag | Used by government | View flag |
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| War Flag | Used during military operations | Not documented |
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| Naval Ensign | Used by the navy | Not documented |
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| Air Force Flag | Used by the air force | Not documented |
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| Presidential Standard | Used by the head of state | Not documented |
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| Royal Standard | Used by the monarch | Not documented |
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| Historical Flag | Previous national flag | Not documented |
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Quick Facts About the Flag
| Flag Age | 77 years |
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| Adoption Date | 1949-09-27 |
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| Oldest Version | 1949-10-01 |
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| Previous Flag | Not documented |
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| Flag Nickname | Not documented |
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| Designer | Zeng Liansong |
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| Most Common Color | Yellow |
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| Rarest Feature | Not documented |
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| Similar Flags | Not documented |
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| Unique Feature | Red field with five gold stars |
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