Flag of Moldova

Flag of Moldova

The flag of Moldova consists of a vertical tricolor of blue, yellow and red stripes. This base is identical to the flag of Romania, however, in the middle of the yellow stripe, a Moldovan national emblem is placed. It depicts a golden eagle holding a golden cross in its beak, an olive branch in one talon and a scepter in the other. The eagle holds a shield where a bison's head is displayed - it should denote strength, independence and pride of the Moldovan nation. Until 2010, the national emblem was used on the face side of the flag only, so the flag of Moldova belonged to the few flags with different sides. At the present time, there is a mirror version of national emblem on the reverse side.

Country information

Sovereign State Yes
Country codes MD, MDA (ISO 3166-1)
Official name Republic of Moldova
Capital city Chișinău
Continent Europe
Member of United Nations, Commonwealth of Independent States
Population 2 681 735 (2019)
Total area 33 846 km2
Highest point Bălănești Hill (430 m, 1 411 ft)
Lowest point Dniester (2 m, 7 ft)
GDP per capita $ 3 227 (World Bank, 2018)
Currency Moldovan leu (L, MDL)
Calling code +373
Internet TLD .md

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