Flag of North Macedonia facts for kids
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| Use | National flag and ensign  |
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| Proportion | 1:2 |
| Adopted | 5 October 1995 (as established in the Constitution of North Macedonia) |
| Design | A stylised yellow sun on a red field, with eight broadening rays extending from the centre to the edge of the field. |
| Designed by | Miroslav Grčev |
The flag of the Republic of North Macedonia shows a bright yellow sun on a red background. This sun has eight wide rays that spread out from its center all the way to the edges of the flag. This design was officially adopted on October 5, 1995.
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Understanding the Flag of North Macedonia
The flag of North Macedonia is a very important symbol for the country. It tells a story about its history and hopes. The design was created by Miroslav Grčev.
What the Colors and Symbols Mean
The flag uses two main colors:
- Red: This color often represents bravery, strength, and the sacrifices made for a nation. It shows the courage of the people of North Macedonia.
- Yellow: This color usually stands for the sun, brightness, and a new beginning. The sun on the flag is a special symbol.
The stylized yellow sun is the main part of the flag. It has eight rays that spread out. This sun is a symbol of the "new sun of liberty" mentioned in the country's national anthem. It represents a bright future and freedom for North Macedonia.
How the Flag Was Chosen
North Macedonia became an independent country in 1991. After gaining independence, the country needed its own national symbols, including a flag. The current flag was chosen in 1995. Before this, North Macedonia used a different flag that had a symbol called the "Vergina Sun." This symbol caused some disagreements with a neighboring country, Greece. To solve this, North Macedonia decided to change its flag to the one we see today. This new flag helped the country move forward and build better relationships with its neighbors.
Images for kids
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The flag of North Macedonia waving at the border near Tabanovce.
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The former and current flags of North Macedonia in front of the Boris Trajkovski Sports Arena in Skopje.
See also
In Spanish: Bandera de Macedonia del Norte para niños
