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Wales

Europe

Constituent country of the United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Capital

Cardiff

Design & Symbolism

Specs plus what each color and emblem means on this flag — tap an element to reveal its meaning.

Proportions

3:5

Colors

White#FFFFFF

The white upper half of the field.

Green#00AB39

The green lower half of the field.

Red#D5232B

Y Ddraig Goch, the red dragon, an emblem of Wales for centuries.

Symbols & elements

Dragon

The red dragon (Y Ddraig Goch) is the national emblem of Wales, linked to ancient Welsh legend.

Construction details

The flag of Wales, Y Ddraig Goch, shows a red dragon on a white and green field. It was granted official status in 1959, though the red dragon has symbolised Wales for many centuries.

Construction sheet

Flag etiquette

How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.

Common conventions

Keep the flag clean and never let it touch the ground.
Never fly a torn or faded flag — repair or replace it.
Illuminate the flag if it stays up at night.
Never use the flag as clothing, packaging or advertising.
Dispose of a worn flag respectfully, not in the trash.

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