Flag and Insignia of Armenia

The Flag (Yerakoun)

The flag of the Republic of Armenia was confirmed on August 23rd 1990 by the Armenian Supreme Counsel. It is identical to the first State flag of the Republic of Armenia (1918-1920). The flag consists of three equal horizontal stripes of red, blue and orange. Each color has its own meaning and significance:

• Red - Stands for the blood our brave ancestors shed on the battle fields, fighting the enemy and sacrificing their lives to save the Armenian nation from annihilation, ensure their freedom to practice the Christian faith, and up-hold the sovereignty and independence of Mother-Land Armenia.
   
• Blue - Stands for the color of the sky and its reflection onto the waters of the rivers and lakes that give life to this magnificent country of ours – Armenia.
   
• Orange - Stands for the natural resources and wealth of this rich country, and the industrious nature of the Armenian people.

The Anthem of the Republic of Armenia

These are the words of the Anthem in Armenian and English, originally written by Mikael Nalbandian. This is a modified version of the original anthem, which consisted of five clauses. Some of the words have been changed appropriately to reflect the freedom and independence of the Republic of Armenia.

Every Armenian should make the effort to learn and commit to memory the words of their national anthem. In honour of our ancestors who fought and shed their blood to save this nation from annihilation.