Although Macedonia is a young state which became independent in 1991, its roots run deep in the history. The name "Macedonia" is, in fact, the oldest surviving name of a country in the continent of Europe. Archeological evidence shows that old European civilization flourished in Macedonia between 7000 and 3500 BC. Macedonia is located in the center of the Southern Balkans, north of ancient Greece, east of Illyria, and west of Thrace. The ancient Macedonians were a distinct nation, ethnically, linguistically, and culturally different from their neighbors.
The current and official flag of the Republic of Macedonia is said to be first adopted last October 5, 1995. Since the Macedonian state has gold and red for its national and characteristic colors, these colors can also be seen in its national flag. Its flag is represented by a golden sun which is placed on a red surface. The sun has eight rays and the rays appear to extend up to the red field center. The sun which is embossed in the flag of Macedonia is referred to as the Vergina Sun.
The flag of Macedonia was designed by Miroslav Grcev, who also proposed a new national coat of arms. The flag was adopted on October 5, 1995, replacing the first flag of the independent Republic of Macedonia, which also featured a yellow sun on a red field. The first flag of independent Macedonia was adopted on August 11, 1992, replacing the Communist flag of Macedonia.
The Macedonian flag was adopted on October 5, 1995, making it one of the world's newest flags. Macedonia gained independence from Yugoslavia on September 8, 1991. When Macedonia was part of Yugoslavia the flag was red with a red star in the top left the corner. Greece objected to the new republic calling itself Macedonia and to the design of the new national flag.
After several years, the Vergina Sun was rediscovered and it was found on the larnax of Alexander the Great’s mother. Since then, the Vergina Sun has been made as one of the political symbols of modern Macedonia.
The sun is centered in the rectangular flag, with rays of sunshine beaming into each end and corner of the flag. The sun is referred to as "the new sun of Liberty," representing the new Republic of Macedonia. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Macedonian Flag for the future.
The current and official flag of the Republic of Macedonia is said to be first adopted last October 5, 1995. Since the Macedonian state has gold and red for its national and characteristic colors, these colors can also be seen in its national flag. Its flag is represented by a golden sun which is placed on a red surface. The sun has eight rays and the rays appear to extend up to the red field center. The sun which is embossed in the flag of Macedonia is referred to as the Vergina Sun.
The flag of Macedonia was designed by Miroslav Grcev, who also proposed a new national coat of arms. The flag was adopted on October 5, 1995, replacing the first flag of the independent Republic of Macedonia, which also featured a yellow sun on a red field. The first flag of independent Macedonia was adopted on August 11, 1992, replacing the Communist flag of Macedonia.
The Macedonian flag was adopted on October 5, 1995, making it one of the world's newest flags. Macedonia gained independence from Yugoslavia on September 8, 1991. When Macedonia was part of Yugoslavia the flag was red with a red star in the top left the corner. Greece objected to the new republic calling itself Macedonia and to the design of the new national flag.
After several years, the Vergina Sun was rediscovered and it was found on the larnax of Alexander the Great’s mother. Since then, the Vergina Sun has been made as one of the political symbols of modern Macedonia.
The sun is centered in the rectangular flag, with rays of sunshine beaming into each end and corner of the flag. The sun is referred to as "the new sun of Liberty," representing the new Republic of Macedonia. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Macedonian Flag for the future.