Flag of Hong Kong
East and Southeast Asia · HK · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionEast and Southeast Asia
- ISO codeHK
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Hong Kong |
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| Territory | Hong Kong |
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| Official Name | Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China |
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| Capital | City of Victoria |
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| Continent | Asia |
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| Region | Eastern Asia |
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| ISO Code | HK / HKG |
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| Internet Domain | .hk, .香港 |
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| Calling Code | +852 |
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| Currency | Hong Kong dollar (HKD) |
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| Official Language(s) | Chinese, English |
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| Demonym | Hong Konger |
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| Area | 1,104 km² |
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| Population | 7,451,000 (approx.) |
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| Coastline | Has a sea coast |
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| United Nations Member | No |
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Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Hong Kong |
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| Current Version Adopted | 1 July 1997 |
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| Design First Used | 1997 |
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| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangular |
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| Number of Colours | 2 |
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| Main Colours | Red, White |
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| Designer | Tao Ho |
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| Design Type | Red field with a stylised white bauhinia |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Official Status | Official territorial flag |
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| Governing Authority | Territorial administration of Hong Kong |
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Flag Colour Information
| Colour | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| Red | | #DE2910 | 222, 41, 16 | 0, 82, 93, 13 | No official Pantone reference |
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| White | | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 | No official Pantone reference |
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Flag Design and Symbolism
| Bauhinia blakeana | Hong Kong’s floral emblem, with five petals each bearing a red star, linking the region to the five stars of China’s flag |
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| Red | Stands for the motherland, matching the red of China’s national flag. |
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| White | Stands for the bauhinia flower, for the region’s distinct identity. |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 1 July 1997 | Raised at the transfer of sovereignty from the United Kingdom to China |
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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 | Red field with a stylised white bauhinia |
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| Band / Stripe Construction | No stripes; the flower is centred on a plain field |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
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| Governing Specification | Regional Flag and Regional Emblem Ordinance, Cap 2401 |
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How the Flag of Hong Kong 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 | Defence is handled by the administering state |
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| Naval and maritime use | Yes | Used on locally registered vessels |
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| Embassies abroad | No | Represented diplomatically by the administering state |
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| International sport | Yes | Many territories field their own teams |
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| United Nations building | No | Only member and observer states are flown |
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Other Official Flags of Hong Kong
| Flag Type | Purpose | In Use |
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| Territorial 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 | 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 | Not documented |
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Quick Facts About the Flag
| Years in Use (current design) | 29 years |
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| Adoption Date | 1 July 1997 |
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| Earliest Recorded Use | 1997 |
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| Designer | Tao Ho |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Dominant Colour | Red |
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| Flags It Resembles | Comparable in structure to Macao’s regional flag |
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| Notable Feature | Red field with a stylised white bauhinia |
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