Flag of Vatican City

Vatican City State
2023 version of the flag
UseNational flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagSmall vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagReverse side is mirror image of obverse side
Proportion1:1
Adopted7 June 1929 (1929-06-07)
DesignA vertical bicolour of yellow and white, charged with the emblem of the Holy See centred on the white portion

The national flag of the Vatican City is also the flag of the Holy See. It was created in 1929 as a direct order from Pope Pius XI.

Appearance

It has two vertical stripes in light yellow and white. The original flag had yellow and red stripes. The flag also features the Vatican City's coat of arms.

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