Portugal

national flag

Portugal
2:3
  • eng Verde-Rubra (green and red) nickname

Flag Dates

  • adopted December 1, 1910
  • approved June 11, 1911

Vexilliger Type

  • sovereign state in Southern Europe

Names

  • eng Portuguese Republic official name
  • por República Portuguesa official name
  • eng Portugal
  • por 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

  • R
    base red
  • B
    base blue
  • W
    white
  • Au
    gold
  • Y
    base yellow
  • V+
    dark green
  • N
    black

Elements

  • coat of arms
  • vertical stripe
    dimension: width 2/5
  • vertical stripe
    dimension: width 3/5