Flag of Laos
Horizontal red, a double-width blue and red, with a white disc in the centre.
- Colours
- red
- blue
- white
- Region
- Asia
- Adopted
- 1975
What the flag of Laos means
Red stands for the blood shed for independence and blue for the country's wealth and prosperity. The white disc is often said to stand for a full moon over the Mekong River, and for the unity of the people. It was first used by the Lao Issara movement in 1945.
Where is Laos?
Laos is in Asia. The nearest countries in Battuta are Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia and Bangladesh. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Asia.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Laos adopted?
The current flag of Laos was adopted in 1975.
What colours are on the flag of Laos?
The main colours of the flag of Laos are red, blue and white.