Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:national_flag
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| gptkbp:colors |
gptkb:blue
gptkb:red gptkb:white |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:Laos
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| gptkbp:design |
horizontal tricolor with a blue stripe in the center
white circle in the center of the blue stripe |
| gptkbp:flag |
should not touch the ground
should be treated with respect should be raised at sunrise and lowered at sunset used in official ceremonies |
| gptkbp:flag_colors |
2:3
three horizontal stripes recognized internationally red, blue, white symbol of national pride Lao Kingdom flag should be displayed prominently flown on national holidays length is 1.5 times the height reflects the history of Laos' struggle for independence. circle symbolizes the moon and the Mekong River historical flags of Laos inspired by the flag of the Soviet Union represents the Lao people's struggle for independence marks the end of monarchy in Laos red for blood, blue for wealth, white for unity replaced the flag of the Kingdom of Laos represents the sovereignty of Laos red at the top, blue in the middle, red at the bottom |
| gptkbp:flag_cultural_importance |
important in Lao culture and identity
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| gptkbp:flag_representation_of_government |
represents the Lao People's Revolutionary Party
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| gptkbp:flag_representation_of_peace |
symbolizes peace and stability in Laos
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| gptkbp:flag_symbolism_of_unity |
unites all ethnic groups in Laos
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Lao national flag
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| gptkbp:insignia |
gptkb:Lao_People's_Democratic_Republic_emblem
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| gptkbp:is_adopted_by |
2 December 1975
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| gptkbp:is_displayed_in |
gptkb:government_buildings
national holidays international events |
| gptkbp:proportions |
2:3
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| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:national_identity
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
red represents the blood shed for independence
blue represents wealth and prosperity white represents the unity of the Lao people |
| gptkbp:used_by |
gptkb:Lao_People's_Democratic_Republic
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Laotian_government
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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