The national flag of Armenia is a symbol of the country’s identity, history, and resilience. It consists of three horizontal stripes of equal width: red on the top, blue in the middle, and orange (often referred to as apricot) on the bottom. Each color holds deep symbolic meaning:
Red symbolizes the Armenian highland, the continuous struggle of the Armenian people for survival, and the preservation of Christian faith and independence. It also commemorates the blood shed by Armenians throughout their long history of defending their homeland.
Blue represents the Armenian people’s desire to live in peace beneath a tranquil sky.
Orange (Apricot) stands for the creative talent, hard-working nature, and rich culture of the Armenian people.
The current flag was officially adopted on August 24, 1990, by the Supreme Council of the Republic of Armenia, shortly before the country declared independence from the Soviet Union. However, the tricolor design has earlier origins — it was first introduced during the First Republic of Armenia (1918–1920), following the collapse of the Russian Empire.
During the Soviet era, Armenia, like other Soviet republics, used a different flag with Soviet symbols. After gaining independence, the nation reverted to the tricolor, affirming its historical and national continuity.
Design Specifications:
The flag is a horizontal tricolor with proportions of 1:2 (height to length).
Each stripe is of equal height, making up one-third of the total flag’s height.