Transnistria Flag
Regional and Movement FlagsThe flag of Transnistria, a breakaway territory of Moldova with no international recognition.
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Transnistria Flag |
|---|---|
| Category | Regional and Movement Flags |
| Adopted On | 2000 |
| Flag Proportion | 1:2 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 2 |
| Main Colors | Red, Green |
| Design Type | Red field with a central green stripe |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code |
|---|---|---|
| Red | #CE1126 | |
| Green | #00843D |
Flag Design and Symbols
| Red colour | Represents the Soviet heritage |
|---|---|
| Green colour | Represents hope and the land |
| Soviet-era design | One of the few flags still based directly on a Soviet republic flag |
Facts about the Flag of Transnistria Flag
- This is one of the very few flags still in use that retains the Soviet hammer and sickle, carried over from the Moldavian SSR flag.
- A version without the emblem is also in official use, which makes it one of few places to fly the same flag with and without its central charge.
- The flag of Transnistria, a breakaway territory of Moldova with no international recognition.
- The flag belongs to the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic. It is used in a strip of land east of the Dniester in Moldova.
- It was founded on 2 September 1990.
- It is based in Tiraspol.
- The flag was adopted in 2000.
- The design is 26 years old as of 2026.
- Construction: Red field with a central green stripe.
- It is normally drawn to a ratio of 1:2, which makes it rectangular.
- The flag uses 2 colours: red and green.
- The red stands for the Soviet heritage.
- The green stands for hope and the land.
- Soviet-era design: One of the few flags still based directly on a Soviet republic flag.
- It is unrecognised, and its flag is one of the very few in the world still carrying the hammer and sickle.
- 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 Transnistria Flag
What is the Transnistria Flag?
The flag of Transnistria, a breakaway territory of Moldova with no international recognition.
Whose flag is the Transnistria Flag?
It is the flag of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic, used in a strip of land east of the Dniester in Moldova.
When was the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic founded?
The Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic was founded on 2 September 1990.
When was the Transnistria Flag adopted?
The Transnistria Flag was adopted in 2000.
What do the colours of the Transnistria Flag mean?
Red for the Soviet heritage and green for hope and the land.
What do the symbols on the Transnistria Flag mean?
Soviet-era design — One of the few flags still based directly on a Soviet republic flag.
Where is it based and how large is it?
It is based in Tiraspol.
What are the proportions of the Transnistria Flag?
It is normally drawn to a ratio of 1:2, which makes it rectangular.
What else is worth knowing about the Transnistria Flag?
It is unrecognised, and its flag is one of the very few in the world still carrying the hammer and sickle.
Is the Transnistria Flag a national flag?
No. It is not the flag of any sovereign state and is listed here under Regional and Movement Flags.
