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Proportions
1:2
Shape
Rectangular
Colors
#00319C · Pantone 286 CBlue depicts liberty and the sky; it is an 'emerald' shade distinct from Romania's.
#FFDE00 · Pantone 116 CYellow depicts justice and the country's agricultural wealth.
#DE2110 · Pantone 186 CRed depicts courage and the blood shed by ancestors.
Symbols & elements
An eagle holds a cross in its beak, an olive branch and a sceptre in its talons — faith, peace and authority. On its breast, a shield bears the aurochs head of historic Moldavia between a star, a rose and a crescent.
Construction details
Proportions 1:2. Three vertical bands, blue, yellow, red, with the coat of arms at the centre of the yellow: an eagle holding a cross in its beak and an olive branch, bearing on its chest a shield with an aurochs head, star, rose and crescent.
Construction sheet
How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.
Specific rules — Moldova
Common conventions
It is almost identical to Romania's flag, reflecting a shared language and heritage; the coat of arms is the main difference.
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