Flag of Vatican City
Colors
#FFE000
#FFFFFF
Meaning & Symbolism
Yellow and white represent the gold and silver keys of heaven given to Saint Peter. The crossed keys symbolize papal authority, and the tiara is the symbol of the Pope.
History
Adopted on June 7, 1929 when the Lateran Treaties were signed creating the Vatican City State.
Curiosities
It is one of the few square flags in the world (along with Switzerland). The version with the papal coat of arms is used as the state flag, while the plain version is used as the civil flag.
