Flag of North Macedonia
Eastern Europe · MK · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionEastern Europe
- ISO codeMK
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of North Macedonia |
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| Country | North Macedonia |
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| Official Name | Republic of North Macedonia |
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| Capital | Skopje |
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| Continent | Europe |
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| Region | Southeast Europe |
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| ISO Code | MK / MKD |
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| Internet Domain | .mk |
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| Calling Code | +389 |
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| Currency | denar (MKD) |
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| Official Language(s) | Macedonian |
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| Demonym | Macedonian |
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| Area | 25,713 km² |
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| Population | 2,084,367 (approx.) |
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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 North Macedonia |
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| Current Version Adopted | 5 October 1995 |
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| Design First Used | 1995 |
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| Flag Proportion | 1:2 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangular |
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| Number of Colours | 2 |
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| Main Colours | Red, Gold |
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| Designer | Miroslav Grčev |
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| Design Type | Golden sun with eight rays on a red field |
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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 North Macedonia |
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Flag Colour Information
| Colour | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| Red | | #D20000 | 210, 0, 0 | 0, 100, 100, 18 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Gold | | #FFE600 | 255, 230, 0 | 0, 10, 100, 0 | No official Pantone reference |
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Flag Design and Symbolism
| Sun with eight rays | The rising sun of freedom, widening as it reaches the edges of the flag |
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| Red | Stands for the historic colour of Macedonia and the struggle for freedom. |
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| Gold | Stands for the new sun of liberty named in the national anthem. |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 1992 | The Vergina Sun flag is adopted and disputed with Greece |
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| 5 October 1995 | The present sun replaces it under an interim accord |
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| 2019 | The country is renamed North Macedonia, keeping the flag |
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| Present | The flag remains in official use |
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Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio (height : width) | 1:2 |
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| Hoist (height) | 1 units |
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| Fly (width) | 2 units |
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| Layout | Golden sun with eight rays on a red field |
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| Band / Stripe Construction | No stripes; eight rays broaden from the central disc to the edges |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
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| Governing Specification | Law on the Flag of the Republic of Macedonia (1995) |
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How the Flag of North Macedonia 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 | Yes | Carried by the military as a war flag or colour |
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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 North Macedonia
| 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 | Yes |
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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) | 31 years |
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| Adoption Date | 5 October 1995 |
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| Earliest Recorded Use | 1995 |
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| Designer | Miroslav Grčev |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Dominant Colour | Red |
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| Flags It Resembles | No close relatives among national flags |
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| Notable Feature | Golden sun with eight rays on a red field |
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