Flag of San Marino

What the flag looks like

Two equal horizontal bands, white over light blue, with the national coat of arms in the center: three towers on three peaks in a shield, framed by a wreath, topped by a crown and above a scroll reading 'LIBERTAS'.

What it means

White is commonly said to represent peace and the snow of Monte Titano, and light blue the sky and liberty; the three towers stand on the mountain's three peaks.

How to remember it

San Marino is snow over sky, white above light blue, with the three towers of Monte Titano crowned in the middle.

Fun facts

• San Marino claims to be the world's oldest surviving republic, traditionally founded in 301 AD.
• The motto on the flag, 'Libertas', is Latin for 'Liberty'.

San Marino at a glance

Capital

City of San Marino

Region

Southern Europe

Population

33,977

Area

61 km²

Languages

Italian

Currency

Euro (€)

Flag adopted

1862