Flag of Indonesia
Colors
#FF0000
#FFFFFF
Meaning & Symbolism
Red represents physical courage and the human blood that gives life to the body. White symbolizes spiritual purity and the soul. Together, these colors represent the complete human being: the union of body (red) and spirit (white). This symbolism has deep roots in Indonesian culture.
History
Adopted upon declaring independence from the Netherlands in 1945. The colors come from the ancient Majapahit Empire of the 13th century.
Curiosities
Identical to Monaco except for proportions (Indonesia 2:3, Monaco 4:5). Poland has the same colors but inverted.
