Flag of North Macedonia
Officially Republic of North Macedonia
Locally Severna Makedonija · Северна Македонија
What the flag looks like
A red field with a yellow stylised sun in the center, from which eight broadening yellow rays extend to the edges and corners.
What it means
The sun represents the 'new sun of liberty' mentioned in the national anthem.
How to remember it
A golden sun bursting eight rays all the way to the edges on red: North Macedonia's
rays reach the border, while Kyrgyzstan's
compact sun stays in the middle.
Fun facts
- The current flag replaced a 1992 design showing the Vergina Sun after Greece objected to its use.
- The country added 'North' to its name in 2019 under the Prespa Agreement with Greece.
North Macedonia at a glance
- Capital
- Skopje
- Region
- Southeast Europe
- Population
- 1.8 million
- Area
- 25,713 km²
- Languages
- Macedonian
- Currency
- Macedonian denar (ден)
- Flag adopted
- 1995
Flags often confused with North Macedonia
- Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgyzstan and North Macedonia both show a yellow sun on red. North Macedonia's eight broad rays stretch to the edges and corners; Kyrgyzstan's sun has many short rays and a red yurt-crown pattern inside.