United Nations

For a list of its member states, see United Nations/Member States.

United Nations
Adopted	October 20, 1947
Designed by	Donal McLaughlin (emblem only)
Proportions	Same ratio as the flag of the country it is flown in

The flag of the United Nations, or the UN, is a sky blue background with a white representation of the emblem of the seal of the United Nations in the center of the flag.

Symbolism

Blue and white are the colours of peace.

Emblem

The globe's projection is Azimuthal equidistant, which represents the nations of the United Nations. It is also surrounded by two olive branches, emblematic of peace.

Inspired/derived flags

Some national flags take inspiration from the United Nations' flag.

National flags

Cyprus

Cambodia (1992)

Turkmenistan

Somalia

Eritrea

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Federated States of Micronesia

Subnational flags

Northern Mariana Islands (United States)

Kosrae (Federated States of Micronesia)

Pohnpei (Federated States of Micronesia)

Chuuk (Federated States of Micronesia)

Yap (Federated States of Micronesia)

Nickname

• The UN Globe

References

International Organisations
United Nations ● African Union ● European Union ● Arab League ●North Atlantic Treaty Organization ● Union for the Mediterranean ● Union of South American Nations ● Association of Southeast Asian Nations ● Organization of Turkic States