Flag of Mongolia

history

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The current flag of Mongolia was adopted on February 12, 1992. It is similar to the flag of 1949, except for the removal of the socialist star. It has three equal, vertical bands of red (hoist side), blue, and red. Centered on the hoist-side red band in yellow is the national emblem (the Soyombo symbol - a columnar arrangement of abstract and geometric representations of fire, sun, moon, earth, water, and the Taijitu or Yin-Yang symbol).

Historical flags

Flag of the Bogda Khaanate of Mongolia (1911-1921)]] Flag of the Mongolian People's Republic (1921-1924)]] Flag of the Mongolian People's Republic (1924-1940)]] Flag of the Mongolian People's Republic (1940-1992)]] Between 1945 and 1992, the flag of the Mongolian People's Republic displayed a yellow star on top of the Soyombo, symbolizing socialism.

See also

  • Coat of arms of Mongolia
  • National Anthem of Mongolia
  • Flag of the Mongols

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