flag of Laos
Also known as Laos flag
national flag of the Lao People's Democratic Republic
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The flag of Laos is the official national flag of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, representing the country in official and ceremonial contexts. It serves as a symbol of national identity and sovereignty for the Southeast Asian nation.
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Lao flag in Luang Prabang Laos flags in UNESCO World Heritage parade, Luang Prabang, Laos The national flag of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao: ທຸງດວງເດືອນ, RTGS: thung duang duan, meaning 'Moon flag') consists of 3 horizontal stripes, with the middle stripe in blue being twice the height of the top and bottom red stripes. In the middle is a white disc, the diameter of the disc is 4⁄5 the height of the blue stripe. The flag ratio is 2:3. The flag was first adopted in 1945 under the Lao Issara government of 1945–46, then by the Pathet Lao.
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