Cyprus

Cyprus
Adopted	August 16, 1960 (original version) April 24, 2006 (current version)
Designed by	İsmet Vehit Güney
Proportions	2:3

The flag of Cyprus is white with a copper-yellow polygon map of Cyprus, just above the center of the flag. Underneath the map are two green stylized olive branches, crossed.

Symbolism

The flag has a copper outline of the nation with a white background, the olive branches, that are native to the island represent peace.

The copper color represents the etymology of the name Cyprus. According to one of the versions it comes from an Eteocypriot word for copper.

The flag's colors are borrowed from the Cypriot coat of arms.

Trivia

• The flag of Cyprus is 1 of 3 flags to display a map, the others being Kosovo and the Antarctic Treaty System.

External link

• CyprusFlag.net