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Macau

Asia

Special Administrative Region of China

Description

Adoption

Adopted in 1993
raised on 20 December 1999, at the handover (27 years).

Designed byXiao Hong (1993).

Design & Symbolism

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

Proportions

2:3

Shape

Rectangular

Colors

Green#00785E · Pantone 3295 C

The green field depicts the territory; the five golden stars link it to the state it is attached to.

White#FFFFFF

The white three-petalled lotus is the territory's floral emblem.

Yellow#FFD700 · Pantone 116 C

The five golden stars echo those on the flag of the state it is attached to.

Symbols & elements

Flower

Bridge

Star

Construction details

Proportions 2:3. A green field bearing a white three-petalled lotus above a stylised bridge and water, surmounted by an arc of five golden stars.

Construction sheet

Etiquette & protocol

How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.

Specific rules — Macau

The regional flag flies alongside the national flag, which it does not replace.
It flies on public buildings and at official ceremonies.

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.

Did you know?

Its white three-petalled lotus is the territory's floral emblem.

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