European Union flag

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf flag
gptkbp:bornIn gptkb:European_Union
gptkbp:colors yellow
blue
blue background
blue represents the sky and the sea
unity_among_European_nations
shared_values_of_EU_member_states
yellow_represents_the_stars_of_Europe
gptkbp:communityRole taught_in_schools_about_EU_values
gptkbp:contains twelve
gptkbp:culturalSignificance represents_peace_and_solidarity
gptkbp:design gold stars
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:Pauline_B._de_Vries
gptkbp:exhibitedAt gptkb:EU_institutions
gptkbp:features circle of stars
gptkbp:firstAwarded 1986
gptkbp:flag gptkb:Council_of_Europe
1955
widely recognized
national flag
recognized internationally
featured in various artworks
specific guidelines for display
seen as a symbol of hope
depicted in media and literature
used in commemorative events
1:2 ratio
used in different contexts
May 29, 1986
adopted in 1955 by the Council of Europe
circle of twelve gold stars on a blue field
used in civic ceremonies
European_unity
European_identity
celebrated_on_Europe_Day
created_during_post-war_Europe
encourages_civic_participation_in_the_EU
flown_at_EU_institutions
used_in_EU_member_states
gptkbp:hasLegalStatus protected_by_EU_law
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label European Union flag
gptkbp:inspiredBy gptkb:Council_of_Europe_flag
gptkbp:isDesignedFor circle symbolizes unity
gptkbp:officialResidence gptkb:official_flag_of_the_EU
gptkbp:politicalAffiliation represents_political_unity_in_Europe
gptkbp:proportions 2:3
gptkbp:providesGuidelinesFor specific rules for public display
gptkbp:represents European_integration
gptkbp:symbolizes unity
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:European_Parliament
gptkbp:usedIn official documents