Flag of Cyprus
Western Europe · CY · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionWestern Europe
- ISO codeCY
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Cyprus |
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| Country | Cyprus |
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| Official Name | Republic of Cyprus |
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| Capital | Nicosia |
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| Continent | Europe |
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| Region | Southern Europe |
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| ISO Code | CY / CYP |
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| Internet Domain | .cy |
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| Calling Code | +357 |
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| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
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| Official Language(s) | Greek, Turkish |
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| Demonym | Cypriot |
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| Area | 9,251 km² |
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| Population | 1,189,265 (approx.) |
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| Coastline | Has a sea coast |
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| United Nations Member | Yes |
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Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Cyprus |
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| Current Version Adopted | 16 August 1960 |
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| Design First Used | 1960 |
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| Flag Proportion | 3:5 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangular |
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| Number of Colours | 3 |
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| Main Colours | White, Copper, Olive Green |
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| Designer | İsmet Güney |
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| Design Type | White field with a copper-coloured map above two olive branches |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Official Status | Official national flag |
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| Governing Authority | Government of Cyprus |
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Flag Colour Information
| Colour | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| White | | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Copper | | #D57800 | 213, 120, 0 | 0, 44, 100, 16 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Olive Green | | #4E5B31 | 78, 91, 49 | 14, 0, 46, 64 | No official Pantone reference |
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Flag Design and Symbolism
| Map of Cyprus | Rendered in copper for the metal mined on the island since antiquity |
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| Two olive branches | Placed beneath the map as a plea for peace between Greek and Turkish Cypriots |
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| White | Stands for peace between the island’s communities. |
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| Copper | Stands for the copper ore that gave Cyprus its name. |
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| Olive Green | Stands for the olive branches of peace. |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 16 August 1960 | Adopted on independence from the United Kingdom |
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| 2006 | The shade of copper and the map outline are standardised |
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| Present | The flag remains in official use |
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Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio (height : width) | 3:5 |
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| Hoist (height) | 3 units |
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| Fly (width) | 5 units |
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| Layout | White field with a copper-coloured map above two olive branches |
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| Band / Stripe Construction | No stripes; the emblem is centred |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
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| Governing Specification | Council of Ministers Decision 63.983 (2006) |
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How the Flag of Cyprus Is Used
| Setting | Flown | Notes |
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| Government buildings | Yes | Flown on official premises |
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| Schools and public institutions | Yes | Common in daily and ceremonial use |
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| Private and civil use | Yes | May be flown by members of the public |
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| Public holidays and commemorations | Yes | Displayed on national days of remembrance |
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| Armed forces | No | No separate military flag is in use |
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| Naval ensign | Yes | Flown by naval and merchant vessels |
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| Embassies and consulates | Yes | Flown at diplomatic missions abroad |
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| International sport | Yes | Used at the Olympic Games and world championships |
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| United Nations building | Yes | Flown in the row of member states |
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Other Official Flags of Cyprus
| Flag Type | Purpose | In Use |
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| National flag | The primary flag shown on this page | Yes |
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| Civil flag | Flown by private citizens and organisations | Yes |
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| War flag | Carried by the armed forces on land | No |
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| Naval ensign | Flown at sea by naval and merchant vessels | Yes |
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| Air force ensign | Used by the air force | No |
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| Presidential standard | Marks the presence of the head of state | No |
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| Royal standard | Marks the presence of the monarch | No |
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| Historical flags | Earlier designs no longer in official use | Yes |
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Quick Facts About the Flag
| Years in Use (current design) | 66 years |
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| Adoption Date | 16 August 1960 |
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| Earliest Recorded Use | 1960 |
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| Designer | İsmet Güney |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Dominant Colour | White |
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| Flags It Resembles | No other national flag shows a map of its own territory in this way |
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| Notable Feature | White field with a copper-coloured map above two olive branches |
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