Brunei

Brunei Darussalam
Adopted	September 29, 1959
Designed by	(unknown)
Proportions	1:2

The flag of Brunei Darussalam is yellow with two dexter stripes (white on top, black on bottom) across the whole flag. In the centre of the flag is a stylized representation of the national emblem.

Symbolism

The yellow represents the Sultan of Brunei, the absolute monarch who rules the country. The black and white stripes represent his two chief ministers. The coat of arms depict; a crescent representing Islam, a parasol above it symbolizing royalty, and 2 hands on the side represent the benevolence of the government. On the crescent is "Always render service by the guidance of God" written in Arabic, and below it is a ribbon with the phrase "Brunei, The Abode of Peace".

History

Bruneian Empire/Protectorate
(1368–1906)

Protectorate of Brunei
(1906–1959)

Brunei
(since 1959)

Flag Colors

Color	Color Name	HEX	RGB	Color of
	Jonquil	#f7e017	(247, 224, 23)	Background
	White	#ffffff	(255, 255, 255)	White stripe
	Black	#000000	(0, 0, 0)	Black stripe
	Philippine Red	#cf1126	(207, 17, 38)	Coat of arms

Trivia

• The flag of Brunei is the only national flag in the world to have a yellow background.