What the flag of Indonesia means
Known as Sang Saka Merah-Putih, the flag goes back to the banner of the 13th-century Majapahit Empire. Red stands for courage and the body, white for purity and the soul. It was first raised on independence day, 17 August 1945.
Where is Indonesia?
Indonesia is in Asia. The nearest countries in Battuta are Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Timor-Leste and Cambodia. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Asia.
Often confused with
Flags with similar colours
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Indonesia adopted?
The current flag of Indonesia was adopted in 1945.
What colours are on the flag of Indonesia?
The main colours of the flag of Indonesia are red and white.
Which flags look like the flag of Indonesia?
The flag of Indonesia is often confused with the flags of Monaco and Poland.