Flag of Czech Republic
Eastern Europe · CZ · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionEastern Europe
- ISO codeCZ
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Czech Republic |
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| Country | Czechia |
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| Official Name | Czech Republic |
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| Capital | Prague |
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| Continent | Europe |
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| Region | Central Europe |
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| ISO Code | CZ / CZE |
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| Internet Domain | .cz |
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| Calling Code | +420 |
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| Currency | Czech koruna (CZK) |
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| Official Language(s) | Czech, Slovak |
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| Demonym | Czech |
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| Area | 78,865 km² |
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| Population | 10,900,600 |
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| Coastline | Landlocked — no sea coast |
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| United Nations Member | Yes |
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Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Czech Republic |
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| Current Version Adopted | 30 March 1920 |
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| Design First Used | 1920 |
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| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangular |
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| Number of Colours | 3 |
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| Main Colours | White, Red, Blue |
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| Designer | Jaroslav Kursa |
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| Design Type | White and red bicolour with a blue hoist triangle |
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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 Czech Republic |
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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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| Red | | #D7141A | 215, 20, 26 | 0, 91, 88, 16 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Blue | | #11457E | 17, 69, 126 | 87, 45, 0, 51 | No official Pantone reference |
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Flag Design and Symbolism
| Blue triangle | Added in 1920 to distinguish the flag from Poland’s and to represent Moravia and Slovakia |
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| White | Stands for the Bohemian lion’s field and honesty. |
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| Red | Stands for courage and the blood of patriots. |
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| Blue | Stands for Moravia and Slovakia, and vigilance. |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 1918 | Czechoslovakia begins with a plain white-red bicolour |
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| 30 March 1920 | The blue triangle is added |
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| 1 January 1993 | The Czech Republic keeps the flag after the dissolution of Czechoslovakia |
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| Present | The flag remains in official use |
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Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio (height : width) | 2:3 |
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| Hoist (height) | 2 units |
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| Fly (width) | 3 units |
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| Layout | White and red bicolour with a blue hoist triangle |
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| Band / Stripe Construction | Two equal horizontal bands with a triangle reaching the centre |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
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| Governing Specification | Act No. 3/1993 Coll. on State Symbols |
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How the Flag of Czech Republic 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 | No | Landlocked — no seagoing navy |
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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 Czech Republic
| 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 | No |
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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 | Yes |
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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) | 106 years |
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| Adoption Date | 30 March 1920 |
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| Earliest Recorded Use | 1920 |
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| Designer | Jaroslav Kursa |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Dominant Colour | White |
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| Flags It Resembles | The Philippines and Sudan use a comparable triangle-and-band layout |
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| Notable Feature | White and red bicolour with a blue hoist triangle |
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