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Flag of Cambodia

East and Southeast Asia · KH · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio

Flag of Cambodia
  • RegionEast and Southeast Asia
  • ISO codeKH
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Basic Flag Information

Flag NameFlag of Cambodia
CountryCambodia
Official NameKingdom of Cambodia
CapitalPhnom Penh
ContinentAsia
RegionSouth-Eastern Asia
ISO CodeKH / KHM
Internet Domain.kh
Calling Code+855
CurrencyCambodian riel (KHR), United States dollar (USD)
Official Language(s)Khmer
DemonymCambodian
Area181,035 km²
Population16,249,798 (approx.)
CoastlineHas a sea coast
United Nations MemberYes

Flag Specifications

Official Flag NameFlag of Cambodia
Current Version Adopted30 June 1993
Design First Used1948
Flag Proportion2:3
Flag ShapeRectangular
Number of Colours3
Main ColoursBlue, Red, White
DesignerTraditional, showing Angkor Wat
Design TypeHorizontal triband with the temple of Angkor Wat
NicknameNo widely used nickname
Official StatusOfficial national flag
Governing AuthorityGovernment of Cambodia

Flag Colour Information

ColourAppearanceHEX CodeRGBCMYKPantone
Blue#032EA13, 46, 16198, 71, 0, 37No official Pantone reference
Red#E00025224, 0, 370, 100, 83, 12No official Pantone reference
White#FFFFFF255, 255, 2550, 0, 0, 0No official Pantone reference

Flag Design and Symbolism

Angkor WatThe 12th-century temple complex, the only building on any national flag, shown with three towers
BlueStands for royalty, and the freedom and brotherhood of the nation.
RedStands for the bravery of the Cambodian people.
WhiteStands for the temple, and the Buddhist faith.

Flag History

Year / PeriodEvent
1948The design is first adopted under the kingdom
1970-1993Several very different flags follow under the republic, the Khmer Rouge and the Vietnamese-backed state
30 June 1993The original flag is restored with the monarchy
PresentThe flag remains in official use

Flag Dimensions and Construction

Official Ratio (height : width)2:3
Hoist (height)2 units
Fly (width)3 units
LayoutHorizontal triband with the temple of Angkor Wat
Band / Stripe ConstructionThe red band is twice the height of each blue band
Construction Sheet AvailableYes
Governing SpecificationConstitution of Cambodia, Article 4

How the Flag of Cambodia Is Used

SettingFlownNotes
Government buildingsYesFlown on official premises
Schools and public institutionsYesCommon in daily and ceremonial use
Private and civil useYesMay be flown by members of the public
Public holidays and commemorationsYesDisplayed on national days of remembrance
Armed forcesYesCarried by the military as a war flag or colour
Naval ensignYesFlown by naval and merchant vessels
Embassies and consulatesYesFlown at diplomatic missions abroad
International sportYesUsed at the Olympic Games and world championships
United Nations buildingYesFlown in the row of member states

Other Official Flags of Cambodia

Flag TypePurposeIn Use
National flagThe primary flag shown on this pageYes
Civil flagFlown by private citizens and organisationsYes
War flagCarried by the armed forces on landYes
Naval ensignFlown at sea by naval and merchant vesselsNo
Air force ensignUsed by the air forceNo
Presidential standardMarks the presence of the head of stateNo
Royal standardMarks the presence of the monarchYes
Historical flagsEarlier designs no longer in official useYes

Quick Facts About the Flag

Years in Use (current design)33 years
Adoption Date30 June 1993
Earliest Recorded Use1948
DesignerTraditional, showing Angkor Wat
NicknameNo widely used nickname
Dominant ColourBlue
Flags It ResemblesThe only national flag in the world to depict a building
Notable FeatureHorizontal triband with the temple of Angkor Wat