Flag of Mongolia

The flag of Mongolia is divided vertically into three equal strips.

Symbolism

The middle blue stripe symbolizes the " eternal heaven", the two red stand for progress and prosperity. The sky blue is also considered a centuries-old Mongolian national color. The Sojombo symbol, which is mounted in the mast side stripes, consists of ancient Mongolian characters, propagate the wisdom, desire for freedom, desire for peace and justice. It can also be found in the center of the coat of arms of Mongolia.

Colors

History

When the last Khan died in 1924, the Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party called on 26 November 1924, the People's Republic and on the same day, the Parliament adopted the Constitution, were anchored in the seal, coat of arms and flag.

The first national flag was on the Soviet model in the middle of a red cloth, the blue coat of arms. This consisted of the Sojombo and including a Buddhist Lotus Flower " Badmalinchova ". The Sojombo character was like a clef prefixed to all texts. It became the symbol of the liberation of the Manchu rule.

The current flag was officially adopted on 13 January 1992 along with the new constitution.

With the amendment of the Constitution not only the name of Mongolian People's Republic in Mongolia has been changed, but the introduced on February 23, 1949 Flag as well. The star, which symbolizes communism, was removed from the Sojombo.

Flag of Mongolia 1924-1940 Aspect ratio 2:3

Flag of Mongolia 1949-1992 Aspect ratio 1:2