SAARC Flag
International Organisation FlagsThe flag of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, founded in 1985.
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | SAARC Flag |
|---|---|
| Category | International Organisation Flags |
| Adopted On | 1985 |
| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 2 |
| Main Colors | Blue, White |
| Design Type | Blue field with a white disc and radiating emblem |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | #1B4E9B | |
| White | #FFFFFF |
Flag Design and Symbols
| Blue colour | Represents the field |
|---|---|
| White colour | Represents the disc |
| Radiating petals | The member states of South Asia drawn together around a common centre |
Facts about the Flag of SAARC Flag
- The emblem shows seven stylised stalks bound together — one for each of the founding member states — above the organisation's name.
- The flag of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, founded in 1985.
- The flag belongs to the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation. It is used in South Asia.
- It was founded on 8 December 1985.
- It is based in Kathmandu.
- It has 8 member states.
- The flag was adopted in 1985.
- The design is 41 years old as of 2026.
- Construction: Blue field with a white disc and radiating emblem.
- 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 field.
- The white stands for the disc.
- Radiating petals: The member states of South Asia drawn together around a common centre.
- The emblem carries the seven petals of the founding members with Afghanistan joining in 2007.
- It is filed here under International Organisation Flags, one of the categories of flag that belong to no country.
Frequently asked questions about the SAARC Flag
What is the SAARC Flag?
The flag of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, founded in 1985.
Whose flag is the SAARC Flag?
It is the flag of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, used in South Asia.
When was the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation founded?
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation was founded on 8 December 1985.
When was the SAARC Flag adopted?
The SAARC Flag was adopted in 1985.
What do the colours of the SAARC Flag mean?
Blue for the field and white for the disc.
What do the symbols on the SAARC Flag mean?
Radiating petals — The member states of South Asia drawn together around a common centre.
Where is it based and how large is it?
It is based in Kathmandu and it has 8 member states.
What are the proportions of the SAARC Flag?
It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
What else is worth knowing about the SAARC Flag?
The emblem carries the seven petals of the founding members with Afghanistan joining in 2007.
Is the SAARC Flag a national flag?
No. It is not the flag of any sovereign state and is listed here under International Organisation Flags.
