Azores

2:3

Flag Dates

  • in use since October 1897
  • approved April 10, 1979

Vexilliger Type

  • autonomous region in Portugal

Shape

2:3
  • quadrilateral → rectangular → elongated

Division

  • vertical
  • number of stripes 2 stripes
  • stripe symmetry assymetric stripes
  • additional area no additional area
  • stripe areas hoist stripe narrower
  • division lines straight

Colors

  • B++
    very dark blue
  • W
    white
  • Y+
    dark yellow
  • R
    base red
  • Y
    base yellow
  • B
    base blue

Elements

  • vertical stripe
  • vertical stripe
  • composite symbol
  • coat of arms (shield)