Flag of North Macedonia
A red field with a yellow sun whose eight broadening rays reach the edges of the flag.
- Colours
- red
- yellow
- Region
- Europe
- Adopted
- 1995
What the flag of North Macedonia means
The yellow sun with eight spreading rays stands for the new sun of liberty, as described in the national anthem. It replaced an earlier flag showing the Vergina Sun, which Greece objected to.
Where is North Macedonia?
North Macedonia is in Europe. The nearest countries in Battuta are Albania, Montenegro, Greece, Serbia and Bulgaria. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Europe.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of North Macedonia adopted?
The current flag of North Macedonia was adopted in 1995.
What colours are on the flag of North Macedonia?
The main colours of the flag of North Macedonia are red and yellow.