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Flag of Oregon

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Flag of Oregon
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  • ISO codeUS-OR
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Basic Flag Information

Flag NameFlag of Oregon
StateUnited States of America
Official NameState of Oregon
CapitalSalem
ContinentNorth America
RegionUnited States
ISO CodeUS-OR / US-OR
Internet Domain.us
Calling Code+1
CurrencyUnited States dollar (USD)
Official Language(s)English
DemonymOregonian
Area254,799 km²
Population4,233,358

Flag Specifications

Official Flag NameFlag of Oregon
Current Version Adopted26 February 1925
Design First Used1925
Flag Proportion3:5
Flag ShapeRectangular
Number of Colours2
Main ColoursNavy, Gold
DesignerOregon Legislative Assembly
Design TypeNavy field with the state shield on one side and a beaver on the other
NicknameNo widely used nickname
Official StatusOfficial state flag
Governing AuthorityState government of Oregon, within United States of America

Flag Colour Information

ColourAppearanceHEX CodeRGBCMYKPantone
Navy#003F870, 63, 135100, 53, 0, 47No official Pantone reference
Gold#FFD100255, 209, 00, 18, 100, 0No official Pantone reference

Flag Design and Symbolism

EscutcheonA covered wagon, an ocean sunset, an elk and a departing British ship, for the end of foreign influence
Thirty-three starsOregon as the thirty-third state
BeaverOn the reverse, the state animal, making this the only two-sided US state flag
NavyStands for the field of the flag.
GoldStands for the shield, the lettering, the stars and the beaver.

Flag History

Year / PeriodEvent
26 February 1925Adopted by the Legislative Assembly
2009A bill to redesign the flag fails
PresentThe flag remains in official use

Flag Dimensions and Construction

Official Ratio (height : width)3:5
Hoist (height)3 units
Fly (width)5 units
LayoutNavy field with the state shield on one side and a beaver on the other
Band / Stripe ConstructionNo stripes; the shield is centred between the state name and the year 1859
Construction Sheet AvailableYes
Governing SpecificationOregon Revised Statutes, Section 186.010

How the Flag of Oregon 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 Oregon

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)101 years
Adoption Date26 February 1925
Earliest Recorded Use1925
DesignerOregon Legislative Assembly
NicknameNo widely used nickname
Dominant ColourNavy
Flags It ResemblesThe only US state flag with a different design on each side
Notable FeatureNavy field with the state shield on one side and a beaver on the other