Flag of Wales
Western Europe · GB-WLS · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionWestern Europe
- ISO codeGB-WLS
- Source formatSVG (infinitely scalable)
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Wales |
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| Country | Wales |
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| Official Country Name | Wales |
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| Capital | Cardiff |
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| Continent | Europe |
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| ISO Country Code | GB-WLS |
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| Internet Domain | .wales |
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| Calling Code | +44 |
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| Currency | GBP |
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| National Language(s) | English |
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| Demonym | Welsh |
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| Area | 20,779 square kilometers |
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| Population | 3.19 million |
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Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Wales |
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| Adopted On | February 23, 1959 |
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| First Used | 1485 |
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| Current Version Adopted | Queen Elizabeth |
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| Flag Proportion | 3:5 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
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| Number of Colors | 3 |
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| Main Colors | Teal, White, Red |
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| Designer | Not documented |
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| Design Type | Y Ddraig Goch |
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| Official Status | Official National Flag |
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| Government Authority | Government of Wales |
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Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| Teal | | #00AB39 | 0, 171, 57 | 100, 0, 67, 33 | Not specified |
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| White | | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 | N/A |
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| Red | | #D21034 | 210, 16, 52 | 0, 92, 75, 18 | Not specified |
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Flag Design and Symbols
| Teal colour | Represents coastal waters and renewal |
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| White colour | Represents peace, purity and honesty |
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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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| Present | The flag remains in official use |
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Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio | 3:5 |
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| Width | 3 units (hoist) |
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| Length | 5 units (fly) |
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| Border Size | None |
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Wales Flag Usage
| Setting | Flown | Notes |
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| 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 Wales
| 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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Quick Facts About the Flag
| Flag Age | 67 years |
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| Adoption Date | Feb 1959 |
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| Oldest Version | 1400 |
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| Most Common Color | Teal |
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