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Flag of Florida

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Flag of Florida
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  • ISO codeUS-FL
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Basic Flag Information

Flag NameFlag of Florida
StateUnited States of America
Official NameState of Florida
CapitalTallahassee
ContinentNorth America
RegionUnited States
ISO CodeUS-FL / US-FL
Internet Domain.us
Calling Code+1
CurrencyUnited States dollar (USD)
Official Language(s)English
DemonymFloridian
Area170,312 km²
Population22,610,726

Flag Specifications

Official Flag NameFlag of Florida
Current Version Adopted6 November 1900
Design First Used1868
Flag Proportion2:3
Flag ShapeRectangular
Number of Colours4
Main ColoursWhite, Red, Blue, Gold
DesignerGovernor Francis P. Fleming proposed the saltire
Design TypeWhite field with a red saltire and the state seal
NicknameNo widely used nickname
Official StatusOfficial state flag
Governing AuthorityState government of Florida, within United States of America

Flag Colour Information

ColourAppearanceHEX CodeRGBCMYKPantone
White#FFFFFF255, 255, 2550, 0, 0, 0No official Pantone reference
Red#CF7419207, 116, 250, 44, 88, 19No official Pantone reference
Blue#0159411, 89, 6599, 0, 27, 65No official Pantone reference
Gold#FFB900255, 185, 00, 27, 100, 0No official Pantone reference

Flag Design and Symbolism

Seminole womanScattering flowers on the shore
Sabal palmThe state tree
Steamboat and sunFlorida’s waterways and its nickname of the Sunshine State
WhiteStands for the field of the flag.
RedStands for the saltire, added in 1900.
BlueStands for the water in the seal.
GoldStands for the sun’s rays and the seal’s border.

Flag History

Year / PeriodEvent
1868The seal alone is placed on a white field
6 November 1900Voters approve adding the red saltire
1985The seal is corrected to show a Seminole woman and a sabal palm
PresentThe flag remains in official use

Flag Dimensions and Construction

Official Ratio (height : width)2:3
Hoist (height)2 units
Fly (width)3 units
LayoutWhite field with a red saltire and the state seal
Band / Stripe ConstructionNo stripes; a diagonal cross one fifth of the height crosses the field
Construction Sheet AvailableYes
Governing SpecificationFlorida Statutes, Section 15.012

How the Flag of Florida 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 forcesNoDefence is a federal responsibility
Naval ensignNoStates do not maintain their own navy
Embassies abroadNoForeign relations are handled federally
Alongside the national flagYesFlown below or beside the flag of United States of America
International sportNoAthletes compete under the national flag

Other Official Flags of Florida

Flag TypePurposeIn Use
State flagThe primary flag shown on this pageYes
Civil flagFlown by private citizens and organisationsYes
War flagCarried by the armed forces on landNo
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 monarchNo
Historical flagsEarlier designs no longer in official useYes

Quick Facts About the Flag

Years in Use (current design)126 years
Adoption Date6 November 1900
Earliest Recorded Use1868
DesignerGovernor Francis P. Fleming proposed the saltire
NicknameNo widely used nickname
Dominant ColourWhite
Flags It ResemblesAlabama uses a comparable red saltire
Notable FeatureWhite field with a red saltire and the state seal