State Flag of the Republic of Belarus: What You Need to Know About the Country's Main Symbol

The flag is a symbol of our country's sovereignty. It looks like this: a rectangular cloth with two horizontal stripes: red (2/3 of the width) and green (1/3). Near the hoist is a Belarusian national ornament of red color on a white field (1/9 of the length). The ratio of width to length is 1:2. The flagpole is painted golden (ochre). ? Where is the flag constantly flown? On the buildings of government bodies, state institutions, in schools, at polling stations. It is also placed in the offices of leaders and used during ceremonial events. ? Can citizens use the flag? Yes! During national, labor, family holidays, and commemorative days, the flag can be displayed both inside and outside premises. The main thing is respect for the state symbol.