Czechoslovakia Flag
Historical FlagsThe flag of Czechoslovakia from 1920 to 1992, still flown today by the Czech Republic.
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Czechoslovakia Flag |
|---|---|
| Category | Historical Flags |
| Adopted On | March 30, 1920 |
| Designer | Jaroslav Kursa |
| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 3 |
| Main Colors | White, Red, Blue |
| Design Type | Horizontal bicolour with a blue hoist triangle |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code |
|---|---|---|
| White | #FFFFFF | |
| Red | #D7141A | |
| Blue | #11457E |
Flag Design and Symbols
| White colour | Represents Bohemia |
|---|---|
| Red colour | Represents Bohemia |
| Blue colour | Represents Moravia and Slovakia |
| Blue wedge | Added to distinguish the flag from Poland’s — the Czech Republic kept the design after the 1993 split |
Facts about the Flag of Czechoslovakia Flag
- When Czechoslovakia dissolved in 1993 both successor states agreed not to use the federation's symbols. The Czech Republic kept the flag anyway, and Slovakia did not object further.
- The flag of Czechoslovakia from 1920 to 1992, still flown today by the Czech Republic.
- The flag belongs to Czechoslovakia. It is used in Central Europe.
- It was founded on 28 October 1918.
- It is based in Prague.
- It was used from 1920 until the country split at the end of 1992.
- The flag was adopted in March 30, 1920. It was designed by Jaroslav Kursa.
- The design is 106 years old as of 2026.
- Construction: Horizontal bicolour with a blue hoist triangle.
- It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
- The flag uses 3 colours: white, red and blue.
- The white stands for Bohemia.
- The red stands for Bohemia.
- The blue stands for Moravia and Slovakia.
- Blue wedge: Added to distinguish the flag from Poland’s — the Czech Republic kept the design after the 1993 split.
- The Czech Republic kept the flag after the split, despite having agreed not to — Slovakia adopted a new one.
- It is filed here under Historical Flags, one of the categories of flag that belong to no country.
Frequently asked questions about the Czechoslovakia Flag
What is the Czechoslovakia Flag?
The flag of Czechoslovakia from 1920 to 1992, still flown today by the Czech Republic.
Whose flag is the Czechoslovakia Flag?
It is the flag of Czechoslovakia, used in Central Europe.
When was Czechoslovakia founded?
Czechoslovakia was founded on 28 October 1918.
When was the Czechoslovakia Flag adopted?
The Czechoslovakia Flag was adopted in March 30, 1920 and was designed by Jaroslav Kursa.
What do the colours of the Czechoslovakia Flag mean?
White for Bohemia, red for Bohemia and blue for Moravia and Slovakia.
What do the symbols on the Czechoslovakia Flag mean?
Blue wedge — Added to distinguish the flag from Poland’s — the Czech Republic kept the design after the 1993 split.
Where is the Czechoslovakia Flag flown?
It was used from 1920 until the country split at the end of 1992.
Where is it based and how large is it?
It is based in Prague.
What are the proportions of the Czechoslovakia Flag?
It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
What else is worth knowing about the Czechoslovakia Flag?
The Czech Republic kept the flag after the split, despite having agreed not to — Slovakia adopted a new one.
