South Vietnam Flag
Historical FlagsThe flag of the Republic of Vietnam from 1948 to 1975, still flown by many Vietnamese diaspora communities.
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | South Vietnam Flag |
|---|---|
| Category | Historical Flags |
| Adopted On | 1948 |
| Flag Proportion | 3:5 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 2 |
| Main Colors | Yellow, Red |
| Design Type | Horizontal stripes |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | #FFFF00 | |
| Red | #FF0000 |
Flag Design and Symbols
| Yellow colour | Represents the Vietnamese people and the imperial colour |
|---|---|
| Red colour | Represents the three regions of Vietnam |
| Three red stripes | Tonkin, Annam and Cochinchina, the three historic regions of the country |
Facts about the Flag of South Vietnam Flag
- The yellow field with three red stripes represents the three regions of the country, and the design predates the 1955 republic.
- It remains in wide use among Vietnamese communities abroad, where it is generally referred to as the heritage flag.
- The flag of the Republic of Vietnam from 1948 to 1975, still flown by many Vietnamese diaspora communities.
- The flag belongs to the Republic of Vietnam. It is used in southern Vietnam.
- It was founded on 26 October 1955.
- It is based in Saigon.
- It was used until the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975, and is still flown by Vietnamese communities abroad.
- The flag was adopted in 1948.
- The design is 78 years old as of 2026.
- Construction: Horizontal stripes.
- It is normally drawn to a ratio of 3:5, which makes it rectangular.
- The flag uses 2 colours: yellow and red.
- The yellow stands for the Vietnamese people and the imperial colour.
- The red stands for the three regions of Vietnam.
- Three red stripes: Tonkin, Annam and Cochinchina, the three historic regions of the country.
- The three red stripes stand for the three regions of Vietnam — Tonkin, Annam and Cochinchina.
- It is filed here under Historical Flags, one of the categories of flag that belong to no country.
Frequently asked questions about the South Vietnam Flag
What is the South Vietnam Flag?
The flag of the Republic of Vietnam from 1948 to 1975, still flown by many Vietnamese diaspora communities.
Whose flag is the South Vietnam Flag?
It is the flag of the Republic of Vietnam, used in southern Vietnam.
When was the Republic of Vietnam founded?
The Republic of Vietnam was founded on 26 October 1955.
When was the South Vietnam Flag adopted?
The South Vietnam Flag was adopted in 1948.
What do the colours of the South Vietnam Flag mean?
Yellow for the Vietnamese people and the imperial colour and red for the three regions of Vietnam.
What do the symbols on the South Vietnam Flag mean?
Three red stripes — Tonkin, Annam and Cochinchina, the three historic regions of the country.
Where is the South Vietnam Flag flown?
It was used until the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975, and is still flown by Vietnamese communities abroad.
Where is it based and how large is it?
It is based in Saigon.
What are the proportions of the South Vietnam Flag?
It is normally drawn to a ratio of 3:5, which makes it rectangular.
What else is worth knowing about the South Vietnam Flag?
The three red stripes stand for the three regions of Vietnam — Tonkin, Annam and Cochinchina.
