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Flag of Idaho

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Flag of Idaho
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Basic Flag Information

Flag NameFlag of Idaho
StateUnited States of America
Official NameState of Idaho
CapitalBoise
ContinentNorth America
RegionUnited States
ISO CodeUS-ID / US-ID
Internet Domain.us
Calling Code+1
CurrencyUnited States dollar (USD)
Official Language(s)English
DemonymIdahoan
Area216,443 km²
Population1,964,726

Flag Specifications

Official Flag NameFlag of Idaho
Current Version Adopted12 March 1907
Design First Used1907
Flag Proportion22:33
Flag ShapeRectangular
Number of Colours4
Main ColoursBlue, Gold, Red, White
DesignerIdaho Legislature, based on the militia colours
Design TypeBlue field with the state seal and a red scroll
NicknameNo widely used nickname
Official StatusOfficial state flag
Governing AuthorityState government of Idaho, within United States of America

Flag Colour Information

ColourAppearanceHEX CodeRGBCMYKPantone
Blue#0026640, 38, 100100, 62, 0, 61No official Pantone reference
Gold#FCD100252, 209, 00, 17, 100, 1No official Pantone reference
Red#BF0A30191, 10, 480, 95, 75, 25No official Pantone reference
White#FFFFFF255, 255, 2550, 0, 0, 0No official Pantone reference

Flag Design and Symbolism

Woman and minerLiberty and justice beside the mining that built the state
Elk head, wheat and cornucopiaIdaho’s wildlife and agriculture
Emma Edwards GreenThe seal is the only US state seal designed by a woman
BlueStands for the field of the flag.
GoldStands for the seal’s border and the fringe.
RedStands for the scroll bearing the state name.
WhiteStands for the figures and lettering in the seal.

Flag History

Year / PeriodEvent
12 March 1907Adopted as the state flag, based on the colours carried by Idaho troops in the Spanish-American War
1957The seal is restored to Emma Edwards Green’s original
PresentThe flag remains in official use

Flag Dimensions and Construction

Official Ratio (height : width)22:33
Hoist (height)22 units
Fly (width)33 units
LayoutBlue field with the state seal and a red scroll
Band / Stripe ConstructionNo stripes; the seal is centred above a red scroll
Construction Sheet AvailableYes
Governing SpecificationIdaho Code, Section 46-801

How the Flag of Idaho 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 Idaho

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)119 years
Adoption Date12 March 1907
Earliest Recorded Use1907
DesignerIdaho Legislature, based on the militia colours
NicknameNo widely used nickname
Dominant ColourBlue
Flags It ResemblesNo close relatives among US state flags
Notable FeatureBlue field with the state seal and a red scroll