Flag of Ukraine facts for kids

The official Flag of Ukraine is the flag of the European country, Ukraine. It has two horizontal stripes, a blue one and a yellow one. This flag is a very important symbol for the people of Ukraine. It represents their history, their land, and their hopes for the future.

Flag of Ukraine

The Ukrainian Flag

The flag of Ukraine is a simple yet powerful symbol. It has two equal horizontal bands. The top band is blue, and the bottom band is yellow. These colors are not just pretty; they have special meanings that tell a story about Ukraine.

What the Colors Mean

The colors of the Ukrainian flag represent the country's natural beauty and its main activities.

• The blue stripe stands for the wide, clear skies over Ukraine. It also represents the many rivers and the peacefulness of the country.
• The yellow stripe symbolizes the golden wheat fields that cover much of Ukraine's land. Ukraine is known for its rich soil and farming, so this color shows the country's wealth and its connection to the land.

Together, the blue sky over the yellow fields creates a picture of Ukraine's landscape.

A Bit of History

The blue and yellow colors have been used in Ukrainian symbols for a long time. They appeared on coats of arms and banners centuries ago. However, the modern flag design became popular in the early 20th century.

• Early Use: These colors were first officially adopted as the national flag in 1918. This was when Ukraine declared its independence after a long period of being part of other empires.
• Soviet Era: For many years during the Soviet Union, Ukraine had a different flag. The blue and yellow flag was not allowed. But people still remembered it as a symbol of their true national identity.
• Return of the Flag: When Ukraine became independent again in 1991, the blue and yellow flag was brought back. It was officially adopted on January 28, 1992. This was a very proud moment for the Ukrainian people. It showed their freedom and their unique culture.

The Flag Today

Today, the Ukrainian flag is seen everywhere in the country. It flies over government buildings, schools, and homes. People wave it during national holidays and important events. It is a source of pride and unity for all Ukrainians.

The flag reminds everyone of Ukraine's journey to independence. It also shows the country's strength and its hope for a bright future. It is a symbol that connects all Ukrainians, no matter where they are.

Images for kids

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  The "Freedom for Ukraine" Cinderella stamp, featuring the Ukrainian flag with a gold fringe and a gold coat of arms on top of the flag pole

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  The Ukrainian flag flying on the Lviv Theatre of Opera and Ballet with the statue of Glory

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  The flag of Ukraine at Kyiv City Hall

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  Typical agricultural landscape of Ukraine in the Kherson Oblast

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  Cossack flags depicted in Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks by Ilya Repin, 1880–1891

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  UPR flag with the blue and yellow flag, Ukrainian War of Independence, 1918

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  Ukrainian Galician Army troops with the blue and yellow flag, 1918

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  The Ukrainian national flag was raised outside Kyiv's City Hall for the first time on 24 July 1990.

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  A girl with the Ukrainian flag at a vyshyvanka parade

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  Navy and National Guard flags during military parade

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  A series of Ukrainian flags

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  Ukrainian troops marching in the 25th Anniversary of the Republic of Moldova, 2016

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  A Ukrainian soldier kisses the flag

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  Ukrainian team with the flag during the Parade of Nations at the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo

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  A Mil Mi-14PL carrying the Ukrainian national flag flying over Mykolaiv

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  A workplace on Bloor West Village in Toronto displaying the Ukrainian flag. Canada is home to a number of ethnic Ukrainians outside of the former Soviet Union.

See also

In Spanish: Bandera de Ucrania para niños