Flag of Antarctica
territoryThe flag of Antarctica was adopted on 2002 to a design by Graham Bartram. Blue field with a white map of the continent. It uses 2 colours: blue and white. The official proportions are 2:3.
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Antarctica |
|---|---|
| Country | Antarctica |
| Official Country Name | Antarctica |
| Continent | Antarctic |
| Region | South Atlantic and Polar Territories |
| ISO Country Code | AQ / ATA |
| Internet Domain | .aq |
| Demonym | Antarctican |
| Area | 14,000,000 km² |
| Population | 1,106 (2018 est.) |
Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Antarctica |
|---|---|
| Adopted On | 2002 |
| First Used | 2002 |
| Current Version Adopted | 2002 |
| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 2 |
| Main Colors | Blue, White |
| Designer | Graham Bartram |
| Design Type | Blue field with a white map of the continent |
| Official Status | Official Territorial Flag |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | #072B5F | 7, 43, 95 | 93, 55, 0, 63 | |
| White | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 |
Flag Design and Symbols
| Blue colour | Represents the field, echoing the United Nations flag |
|---|---|
| White colour | Represents the ice of the continent |
| Map of Antarctica | The continent held in common by all nations under the Antarctic Treaty — the flag has no single official status |
Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
|---|---|
| 2002 | The design was first used |
| Present | The flag remains in official use |
| Present | The flag remains in official use |
Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio | 2:3 |
|---|---|
| Width | 2 units (hoist) |
| Length | 3 units (fly) |
Antarctica Flag Usage
| Government Buildings | Yes |
|---|---|
| Schools | Yes |
| Civil Use | Yes |
| Official Ceremonies | Yes |
| Sports Events | Yes |
Other Official Flags of Antarctica
| Flag Type | Use | Link |
|---|---|---|
| National Flag | National representation | View flag |
| Civil Flag | Used by civilians | View flag |
| State Flag | Used by government | View flag |
| War Flag | Used during military operations | View flag |
| Naval Ensign | Used by the navy | View flag |
| Air Force Flag | Used by the air force | View flag |
| Presidential Standard | Used by the head of state | View flag |
| Royal Standard | Used by the monarch | View flag |
| Historical Flag | Previous national flag | View flag |
Quick Facts About the Flag
| Flag Age | 24 years old as of 2026 |
|---|---|
| Adoption Date | 2002 |
| Oldest Version | 2002 |
| Designer | Graham Bartram |
| Most Common Color | Blue |
| Similar Flags | Arkansas, Aruba, Belize |
| Unique Feature | Blue field with a white map of the continent |
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Facts about the Flag of Antarctica
- Antarctica has no official flag. Several designs circulate widely, but no treaty body has ever adopted one, so any version presented as official is a proposal.
- The most reproduced design shows the continent in white on a plain blue field, echoing the United Nations flag.
- The flag of Antarctica was officially adopted on 2002. It was designed by Graham Bartram.
- The flag in its present form is 24 years old as of 2026.
- Design type: Blue field with a white map of the continent.
- The official proportions are 2:3. It shares that ratio with 83 national flags.
- The flag uses 2 colours: blue and white.
- The blue on the flag stands for the field, echoing the United Nations flag.
- The white on the flag stands for the ice of the continent.
- Map of Antarctica: The continent held in common by all nations under the Antarctic Treaty — the flag has no single official status.
- The design belongs to the "Plain field with a central emblem" family, shared with 70 other flags in this reference.
- Flags most often confused with it: Arkansas, Aruba and Belize.
- Antarctica is a continent governed by international treaty rather than by any state, administered by no single country — the Antarctic Treaty of 1959 suspends all territorial claims.
- It covers 14,000,000 km² and has a population of about 1,106 (2018 est.).
- The ISO country codes are AQ and ATA. The internet domain is .aq.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Flag of Antarctica
When was the flag of Antarctica adopted?
The flag of Antarctica was officially adopted on 2002.
What do the colours of the flag of Antarctica mean?
Blue for the field, echoing the United Nations flag and white for the ice of the continent.
Is Antarctica an independent country?
Antarctica is a continent governed by international treaty rather than by any state, administered by no single country — the Antarctic Treaty of 1959 suspends all territorial claims, a status held since 23 June 1961, when the Antarctic Treaty entered into force.
What do the symbols on the flag of Antarctica represent?
Map of Antarctica — The continent held in common by all nations under the Antarctic Treaty — the flag has no single official status.
Who designed the flag of Antarctica?
The flag was designed by Graham Bartram.
What are the proportions of the flag of Antarctica?
The official ratio is 2:3, which makes the flag rectangular. It shares those proportions with 83 national flags.
Which flags look similar to the flag of Antarctica?
The closest matches are Arkansas, Aruba and Belize, which share both the construction and most of the colours.
How many colours are on the flag of Antarctica?
It uses 2 colours: blue and white.
Can I download the flag of Antarctica for free?
Yes. This page offers the flag of Antarctica in SVG, PNG, JPG and WebP at several sizes. The files are free to use for any purpose and no attribution is required.
How big is Antarctica?
The population is about 1,106 (2018 est.) and the area is 14,000,000 km².