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Flag Romania, in 36 editions.

The entry for Romania published Flag in 36 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 12 editions. Each is shown as published. Flag in every entry.

editions changed the text
12
the first edition with it
1990
the latest edition with it
2025

Published as “Flag” (1990 to 2025) and “Flag description” (1997 to 2024).

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description:
three equal vertical bands of blue (left side), yellow, and red
meaning:
the colors come from the principalities of Walachia (red and yellow) and Moldavia (red and blue), which united in 1862 to form Romania
history:
modeled on the French flag; the national coat of arms that used to be centered on the yellow band has been removed

note: similar to the flag of Chad, which has a darker blue band; also resembles the flags of Andorra and Moldova

description: three equal vertical bands of cobalt blue (hoist (left side), chrome yellow, and vermilion red; modeled after the flag of France, red
meaning:
the colors are those of come from the principalities of Walachia (red and yellow) and Moldavia (red and blue), which united in 1862 to form Romania; Romania
history: modeled on
the French flag; the national coat of arms that used to be centered in on the yellow band has been removed
note: now similar to the flag of Chad, whose which has a darker blue band is darker; band; also resembles the flags of Andorra and Moldova

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Central Intelligence Agency. “Romania: Flag.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/romania/flag.

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