Tamil Eelam Flag
Regional and Movement FlagsA flag associated with the Tamil Eelam movement in Sri Lanka.
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Tamil Eelam Flag |
|---|---|
| Category | Regional and Movement Flags |
| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 2 |
| Main Colors | Red, Gold |
| Design Type | Regional flag |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code |
|---|---|---|
| Red | #CC0000 | |
| Gold | #FFD100 |
Flag Design and Symbols
| Red colour | Represents the field |
|---|---|
| Gold colour | Represents the emblem |
| Roaring tiger | The Chola tiger, a historic emblem of Tamil sovereignty |
Facts about the Flag of Tamil Eelam Flag
- The design shows a roaring tiger against crossed rifles within a ring of bullets, and is associated with a movement whose armed campaign ended in 2009.
- Its display is restricted in Sri Lanka and has been the subject of legal disputes in several other countries.
- A flag associated with the Tamil Eelam movement in Sri Lanka.
- The flag belongs to the proposed state of Tamil Eelam. It is used in northern and eastern Sri Lanka.
- It was founded in 1990.
- Construction: Regional flag.
- It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
- The flag uses 2 colours: red and gold.
- The red stands for the field.
- The gold stands for the emblem.
- Roaring tiger: The Chola tiger, a historic emblem of Tamil sovereignty.
- The flag was used by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam during the Sri Lankan civil war, which ended in 2009.
- It is filed here under Regional and Movement Flags, one of the categories of flag that belong to no country.
Frequently asked questions about the Tamil Eelam Flag
What is the Tamil Eelam Flag?
A flag associated with the Tamil Eelam movement in Sri Lanka.
Whose flag is the Tamil Eelam Flag?
It is the flag of the proposed state of Tamil Eelam, used in northern and eastern Sri Lanka.
When was the proposed state of Tamil Eelam founded?
The proposed state of Tamil Eelam was founded in 1990.
What do the colours of the Tamil Eelam Flag mean?
Red for the field and gold for the emblem.
What do the symbols on the Tamil Eelam Flag mean?
Roaring tiger — The Chola tiger, a historic emblem of Tamil sovereignty.
What are the proportions of the Tamil Eelam Flag?
It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
What else is worth knowing about the Tamil Eelam Flag?
The flag was used by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam during the Sri Lankan civil war, which ended in 2009.
Is the Tamil Eelam Flag a national flag?
No. It is not the flag of any sovereign state and is listed here under Regional and Movement Flags.
How many colours are on the Tamil Eelam Flag?
It uses 2 colours: red and gold.
What are the colour codes of the Tamil Eelam Flag?
The HEX values are Red #CC0000 and Gold #FFD100, and the full colour table is on this page.
