U N Member
Flag Adopted
1971
|
Flag Proportion: |
2:3 |
| Capital: |
Thimpu |
| Language: |
Dzongkha, English |
| Currency: |
Ngultrum |
| Continent: |
Asia |
|
The current version of the flag of Bhutan was officially
adopted in 1965, but the general design dates back to the 19th
century. This flag is divided diagonally from the lower hoist side, to the
upper fly end, into two sections. The upper portion of the flag is yellow,
representing the authority of the dynasty and the lower half is orange,
symbolizing the Buddhist religion. Centered across the middle of the flag,
where the two colors collide, is a white dragon. This dragon is a
representation of Druk, meaning thunder dragon, which is the Tibetan name for
the kingdom of Bhutan. The snarling dragon expresses the strength of the
deities protecting the country of Bhutan, and the jewels the creature is
clutching represent wealth. The dragon is white as a symbol of purity.
|
|
