Sri lanka flag

Sri Lanka This page is part of © FOTW Flags Of The World website Sri Lanka Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Last modified: 2011-06-10 by Keywords: Links: Shri Lanka Prajatantrika Samajavadi Janarajaya Ilangai Jananayaka Socialisa Kudiarasu 1:2, 5:9 | image by Željko Heimer • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • See also: • • Other sites: • Karava flags • Ancient Flags of Sri Lanka • Historic flags of Sri Lanka (Sunday Observer article) • How the Lion Flag evolved (Sunday Observer article) Description of the Flag Red(dish) rectangular panel bordered yellow containing a yellow lion passant holding a sword upright and four pipul leaves, one in each corner, and next to the hoist two vertical stripes, green and orange, also bordered yellow together. (This flag just does not permit a simple description. I'm sure there must be an official description from legislation in English which would be nice inclusion.) Željko Heimer, 22 January 2003 As shown in image by Željko Heimer The lion is heavily based on the Corel Clipart of the national coat of arms (where the lion is the central device). Otherwise the flag dimensions etc. are based on Željko Heimer, 22 January 2003 From "Specifications for the National Flag of Sri Lanka": image by Martin Grieve, 15 September 2006 Christopher Southworth was in possession of the official dimensions of this flag from "Specifications for the National Flag of Sri Lanka" issued by the Sri Lanka Standards institution, Co...

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This is a list of National flag [ ] Flag Date Use Description 1972 – Modified flag of the Dominion of Ceylon. Used since the proclamation of the Presidential flag (1972–2022) [ ] This flag was personal to every President of Sri Lanka, and as such the design changes when a new president assumes office. On 15 July 2022, the acting President Flag Date Use May 22, 1972 – February 4, 1978 February 4, 1978 – January 2, 1989 January 2, 1989 – May 1, 1993 May 1, 1993 – November 12, 1994 November 12, 1994 – November 19, 2005 November 19, 2005 – January 8, 2015 January 9, 2015 – November 18, 2019 November 18, 2019 – July 14, 2022 Civil ensigns [ ] Flag Date Use Description 1972 – Blue Ensign of Sri Lanka A blue ensign with the Flag of Sri Lanka in the canton influenced by the British design. The Blue Ensign is flown by merchant vessels commanded by an officer of the Military flags [ ] Flag Date Use Description 1972 – A defaced national flag of Sri Lanka with 1972 – The army flag defaced with the insignia of the Sri Lanka Army. 1972 – A defaced 2010 – A defaced sky blue ensign with the flag of Sri Lanka in the canton and Air Force 2010 – Sri Lanka Air Force ensign with the four vertical stripes of saffron, green, maroon, and yellow in the centre, and superimposed by Sri Lanka national emblem. Government flags [ ] Flag Date Use Description 1972 – 2010 – Provincial flags [ ] Flag Date Use Description November 14, 1987 – The flag is designed to represents the Central Province and its th...

What does the flag of Meaning of the Flag Sri Lanka has one of the most unique and colorful The flag also features two stripes, which symbolize the main minority groups living in Sri Lankan – the Sri Lankan Tamils and the Muslims. The border of the flag represents the unity of the nation. Colors of the Flag There are multiple colors used in the flag of Sri Lanka. The lion, border, and leaves are gold in color. The field behind the lion is maroon, while the vertical stripes on the hoist side of the flag are green and saffron. History of the Flag The lion has always held a significant role in the history of Sri Lanka, and a flag bearing this symbol was used in this country since 486 BC when the first King of Sri Lanka brought a flag featuring a lion over from In 1875, the flag of Ceylon’s Colonial Government was used. This flag was a defaced ensign with the Arms of the Ceylon Government. This flag was in use through 1948. That same year, the first flag of the Dominion of Ceylon was adopted. This flag had the lion with a sword symbol but did not have the vertical bands of color. This flag was only used until 1951. In 1951, the flag was modified to include the vertical bands. This flag was used until 1972. After this time, the current flag was adopted on May 22, 1972. Flag Facts The Sri Lankan flag is also known as the Lion flag or the Sinha flag. Even part of the lion featured on the flag has symbolism. For example, the curly hair represents wisdom, meditation and religious o...

🇱🇰 Flag: Sri Lanka Emoji Meaning The flag for LKon some platforms. The Flag: Sri Lanka emoji is a 🇱 Regional Indicator Symbol Letter L and 🇰 Regional Indicator Symbol Letter K. These display as a single emoji on supported platforms. Flag: Sri Lanka was added to Copy and Paste Copy and paste this emoji: Copy Also Known As • 🇱🇰 Sri Lankan Flag Apple Name 🇱🇰 Flag of Sri Lanka Codepoints • • Shortcodes • :flag_lk: ( • :flag-lk: ( • :sri_lanka: ( • :flag_sri_lanka: ( See also • 🇮🇴 Flag: British Indian Ocean Territory • 🇨🇨 Flag: Cocos (Keeling) Islands • 🇮🇳 Flag: India • 🇲🇾 Flag: Malaysia • 🇲🇻 Flag: Maldives • 🇲🇲 Flag: Myanmar (Burma) • 🇸🇬 Flag: Singapore • 🇹🇭 Flag: Thailand