Moldova

Moldova’s national flag is a vertical blue, yellow, and red tricolor in a 1:2 proportion, distinguished by the state coat of arms centered on the yellow band. The tricolor was adopted in 1990 and reflects historical and cultural ties to Romania, while the central emblem marks it as specifically Moldovan. The coat of arms, approved in 1990, features an eagle derived from the heritage of the medieval Principality of Moldavia and a shield bearing an aurochs head with accompanying traditional symbols. The flag replaced the Soviet-era design in 1990 and remained the national flag after independence in 1991.