Laos

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Flag of Laos
Adopted	December 2, 1975 [1]
Designed by	Lao Patriotic Front
Proportions	2:3 [2]

The flag of Laos has a two small red stripes at the top and bottom of the flag, with a large blue stripe, which is equal in size to the two red stripes, in the center. Upon the blue stripe is a white disc.

[edit] Symbolism

The Red stripes represent the blood shed in the country's fight for independence. The blue stands for Laos' wealth and prosperity. The white disc symbolizes unity and justice. ^[3]

[edit] History

The flag has been in use since 1975, after a communist party called the Lao Patriotic Front (also known as Pathet Lao) designed the flag and fought and won a war for independence.

[edit] References

1. ↑ Flag of Laos at Britannica Online Encyclopedia
2. ↑ Laos at Flags of the World
3. ↑ Laos at World Flags 101

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