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Flag of Myanmar

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Quick Facts

Capital
Naypyidaw
Flag adopted
2010
Population
51,316,756
Area
676,578 km²
Languages
Burmese
Currency
Burmese kyat (Ks) — MMK
Demonym
Burmese
Government
military regime
Subregion
South-Eastern Asia
Driving side
Right
Timezones
UTC+06:30
Independence
1948

Religions

  • Buddhist 87.9%
  • Christian 6.2%
  • Muslim 4.3%
  • Animist 0.8%
  • Hindu 0.5%
  • Other 0.2%
  • None 0.1%

About This Flag

The flag of Myanmar consists of three equal horizontal stripes of yellow on top, green in the middle, and red on the bottom, with a large white five-pointed star centered on the flag overlapping all three stripes. The yellow represents solidarity and unity among the country's diverse ethnic groups, the green symbolizes peace, tranquility, and the lush natural environment, and the red stands for courage and determination.

The white star represents the significance of the union of the country. This flag was adopted on October 21, 2010, replacing the previous socialist-era flag (a blue canton with a gear, rice paddy, and stars on a red field) that had been used since 1974.

What the colors & design mean

Yellow symbolizes solidarity and the unity of Myanmar's many ethnic groups. Green represents peace, tranquility, and the country's verdant landscapes. Red stands for courage and decisiveness. The white star represents the union and unity of the entire nation.

yellow green red white

Pattern: Horizontal Stripes

Bordering countries (5)

🇧🇩 Bangladesh 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇳 India 🇱🇦 Laos 🇹🇭 Thailand

Fun Facts

  • Myanmar's current flag was unveiled on October 21, 2010, just weeks before the country's first general election in 20 years, as part of a broader transition from direct military rule.
  • The previous flag (1974-2010) featured a blue canton with 14 white stars surrounding a gear wheel and rice paddy, symbolizing the 14 administrative divisions and the socialist state's focus on industry and agriculture.
  • Myanmar's flag change was part of a wider rebranding that included a new national anthem, a new state seal, and the official renaming of the country from Burma to Myanmar (though 'Burma' had been replaced diplomatically in 1989).
  • Myanmar is the largest country in mainland Southeast Asia by area and is home to over 135 officially recognized ethnic groups.

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