NATO Flag
International Organisation FlagsThe flag of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, adopted in 1953.
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | NATO Flag |
|---|---|
| Category | International Organisation Flags |
| Adopted On | October 14, 1953 |
| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 2 |
| Main Colors | Blue, White |
| Design Type | Dark blue field with a white compass rose in a circle |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | #004990 | |
| White | #FFFFFF |
Flag Design and Symbols
| Blue colour | Represents the Atlantic Ocean |
|---|---|
| White colour | Represents the compass rose |
| Compass rose | The alliance’s common course toward peace |
| Circle | The unity of the member nations |
Facts about the Flag of NATO Flag
- The compass rose on dark blue was adopted in 1953, with the four points representing the path to peace and the circle the unity of the alliance.
- The flag of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, adopted in 1953.
- The flag belongs to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It is used in Europe and North America.
- It was founded on 4 April 1949.
- It is based in Brussels.
- It has 32 member states.
- The flag was adopted in October 14, 1953.
- The design is 73 years old as of 2026.
- Construction: Dark blue field with a white compass rose in a circle.
- It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
- The flag uses 2 colours: blue and white.
- The blue stands for the Atlantic Ocean.
- The white stands for the compass rose.
- Compass rose: The alliance’s common course toward peace.
- Circle: The unity of the member nations.
- The flag was adopted in 1953; the compass rose points to the common path to peace and the circle stands for unity.
- It is filed here under International Organisation Flags, one of the categories of flag that belong to no country.
Frequently asked questions about the NATO Flag
What is the NATO Flag?
The flag of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, adopted in 1953.
Whose flag is the NATO Flag?
It is the flag of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, used in Europe and North America.
When was the North Atlantic Treaty Organization founded?
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was founded on 4 April 1949.
When was the NATO Flag adopted?
The NATO Flag was adopted in October 14, 1953.
What do the colours of the NATO Flag mean?
Blue for the Atlantic Ocean and white for the compass rose.
What do the symbols on the NATO Flag mean?
Compass rose — The alliance’s common course toward peace. Circle — The unity of the member nations.
Where is it based and how large is it?
It is based in Brussels and it has 32 member states.
What are the proportions of the NATO Flag?
It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
What else is worth knowing about the NATO Flag?
The flag was adopted in 1953; the compass rose points to the common path to peace and the circle stands for unity.
Is the NATO Flag a national flag?
No. It is not the flag of any sovereign state and is listed here under International Organisation Flags.
