Flag of Hungary
Hungarian flag
- Official approval of the flag: 1957 year
- Flag emoji: 🇭🇺
- Period: Modern flags
- Type of flag: Flags of countries • Flags of continental countries
- Belonging to the continent: Europe
- Colors on the flag: white • green • red
- Emblem on the flag: Without emblem
Hungary is located in central Europe, bordering Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia. Its capital is Budapest. The country covers 93,030 km² and has a population of about 9.6 million people. The official language is Hungarian, which belongs to the Finno-Ugric language family. Hungary has a rich history, in particular under the influence of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The main national composition is Hungarians, with communities of Roma, Germans, and Serbs.
The Hungarian flag, known as the “red, white, and green tricolor,” is the official symbol of Hungary. Its horizontal stripes symbolize the country’s historical and national values. The flag reflects the Hungarian people’s struggle for freedom and independence, as well as their deep connection to tradition and nature.
History of the Hungarian flag
The history of the Hungarian flag dates back to medieval times, when Hungarian rulers used red, white and green colors in their coats of arms.
The origin of the flag
- XIII-XIV centuries: Hungarian kings used red and white on their coats of arms, which gradually became national symbols.
- XVIII century: Green was added to the red and white colors, reflecting the historical development of the Kingdom of Hungary.
The modern flag
- 1848: During the revolution of 1848, the tricolor became the official symbol of the struggle for independence from the Austrian Empire.
- 1949: After the Second World War, Hungary became a socialist state and the flag included the communist coat of arms.
- 1989: After the fall of the communist regime, the classic tricolor without additional symbols was restored.
Colors of the flag of Hungary
Meaning of the colors of the flag
Each of the three colors of the Hungarian flag has its own symbolic meaning:
- Red:
- Symbolizes the strength, courage and struggle of the Hungarian people for freedom.
- It represents the blood shed in the wars of independence.
- White:
- It represents purity, peace and nobility.
- Symbolizes truth and justice.
- Green:
- Represents hope, fertile lands and natural resources of Hungary.
- Reflects the Hungarian desire for prosperity and harmony.
Flag color codes
The official colors of the Hungarian flag are approved to accurately reproduce its design:
- Red:
- RGB: (206, 43, 55)
- HEX: #CE2B37
- CMYK: (0, 91, 76, 6)
- Pantone: 186 C
- White:
- RGB: (255, 255, 255)
- HEX: #FFFFFF
- CMYK: (0, 0, 0, 0)
- Pantone: White
- Green:
- RGB: (0, 132, 61)
- HEX: #00843D
- CMYK: (100, 0, 92, 50)
- Pantone: 348 C
Format and proportions
The flag of Hungary has a classic horizontal tricolor design.
Flag proportions
The standard aspect ratio of the flag is 1:2, which means that the length of the flag is twice its height.
Stripes arrangement
The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of equal width:
- The top stripe is red.
- The middle stripe is white.
- The bottom stripe is green.
In the case of vertical hanging, the order of colors remains unchanged, from top to bottom: red, white, green.
Interesting facts about the flag of Hungary
- Connection with the revolution: The Hungarian flag was officially adopted in 1848 during the revolution aimed at gaining independence from the Habsburgs.
- Lack of a coat of arms: Although in some periods the flag had a coat of arms, the modern version does not contain any additional symbols.
- Similarity to other flags: The flag of Hungary has similar colors to the flags of Italy and Bulgaria, but differs in the horizontal arrangement of the stripes.
The flag of Hungary is a symbol of national unity, historical struggle for freedom and natural wealth of the country. Its simple yet expressive design emphasizes the importance of Hungary’s traditions, independence and future development.