Laos Flag

The Laos flag is one which was formally approved as the country’s national flag for representation on the 2nd of December and the exact year for that event taking place was 1975. Therefore, it would be justified if one was to say that the Laos National flag is not a very old one, if someone is going to compare the dates with the old century’s flag. The design and the coloration of the National Flag of Laos is one which was inspired by the flag that was used by the Lao Patriotic front and this is also commonly known more as the Pathet Lao. This place is also situated just on the outside of Laos itself this place was a group that was led by communist nationals. This was the same group that fought for the freedom of Laos and they finally gained it when they took control of the government in Laos and abolished the monarchy. In the year 1949 dated 19th July, it is again seen in history that the country gained its freedom from the clutches of France and then changed its name to the Lao people’s democratic Republic and that is also the time that they adopted the national flag that is the current National Flag of Laos. The design remained the same ever since that time. It would be an interesting factor to observe that from the very few communist style flags, National Flag of Laos flag is one of them, but there is a unique point that is the absence of star on it.

The design and the coloration of the National Flag of Laos are those which are very simple and unique. The proportions of the flag are 2:3 respectively. The National Flag of Laos is divided into three horizontal stripes that are placed on top of each other. And all in all the flag is rectangular in shape. Starting from top to bottom, the top stripe is of the color red the middle stripe is of the color blue and the last stripe is of the color red again. A circle is placed in the middle of the blue colored stripe that is of the color white. The meaning to the design and the colors used in the National Flag of Laos: the red color used in the stripe on the top end of the National Flag of Laos is used to represent the blood shed and the loss of life due to the fight for independence. The wealth and prosperity of the country is symbolized by the use of the color blue in the center stripe, it is also a common interpretation of the National Flag of Laos that the white circle is symbolic of the full moon and the blue in the stripe is there to represent the Mekong river which flows through the country and also along the outside of it. Also the white color circle on the flag depicts the justice in the country and unity of the people of Laos.

The Laos flags pictures with premium quality are available on internet with high resolution. The printable Laos flag pictures must be of premium quality, so it will give good results after printing. Also one can download different sizes of picture of the Laos state flag. Also in the market one can easily find and buy the flag of Laos photos, lapel pins of the Laos flag and map of the Laos. The detail history of the Laos flag is available on internet.