Flag of Laos

The flag of Laos features three horizontal stripes of red at the top and bottom with a larger blue stripe in the center, bearing a white circle. The red stripes symbolize the blood shed for independence, while the blue stripe represents the country's wealth and prosperity. The white disc stands for national unity and is said to represent the full moon. Officially adopted in 1961, this design reflects the Lao people's pride and identity. Simple yet distinctive, it is commonly used in international events and travel contexts. In Unicode, the flag is rendered by combining the regional indicator symbols 🇱 and 🇦.

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