Flag of Armenia

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the official designation?Red-blue-orange tricolour (Hayastani drosh)
2. What is the date of adoption?August 24, 1990
3. What colors are on the Armenian flag and what do they mean?The flag has three horizontal stripes: red, blue, and orange. Red stands for the homeland, the struggle for survival, faith, and independence. Blue represents the sky, peace, and a calm future. Orange shows the people’s hard work, creativity, and industrious spirit.
4. When did Armenia choose its current flag?Armenia adopted its current flag on August 24, 1990, when the Supreme Soviet of Armenia approved it. Later, a law about the flag was passed on June 15, 2006, to set its exact colors and how it should be used.

Vexillology: The study of flags, their history, symbolism, and design.
Heraldic Symbols: Emblems or devices used in coats of arms and flags to represent individuals, families, or states.
National Consciousness: A shared sense of identity and belonging among the people of a nation.