Flag of Bulgaria facts for kids
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| Use | Civil and state flag, civil ensign |
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| Proportion | 3:5 |
| Adopted | 1879 (first adoption) 27 November 1990 (readoption) |
| Design | A horizontal tricolour of white, green and red. |
The flag of Bulgaria (Bulgarian: знаме на България zname na Bǎlgariya) is the official flag of the European country, Bulgaria. It has three horizontal stripes. These stripes are white, green, and red. The flag was officially adopted in 1991.
What the Flag Means
The flag of Bulgaria is a very important national symbol. It shows that Bulgaria is an independent and sovereign country. This means Bulgaria makes its own rules and is not controlled by other nations.
The flag has three equal stripes placed horizontally:
- The top stripe is white.
- The middle stripe is green.
- The bottom stripe is red.
If the flag is hung vertically, the colors are arranged from left to right: white, green, then red. The flag is always shaped like a rectangle.
Colors of the Flag
The colors of the Bulgarian flag are very specific. While the original text had technical details about the exact shades, it's good to know the main colors are white, green, and red.
- White often stands for peace and freedom.
- Green represents the country's rich agriculture and beautiful nature.
- Red symbolizes the courage and bravery of the Bulgarian people, and the blood shed for their freedom.
These colors have been part of Bulgaria's flag for a long time, showing its history and values.
Images for kids
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This old map from 1426 by Battista Beccario shows a flag that looks like Bulgaria's.
See also
In Spanish: Bandera de Bulgaria para niños
