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Europe

Moldova

Ratio: 1:2 Adopted: May 12, 1990 Usage: National and Civil

The blue,
yellow and red
colors reflect
strong links
with Romania

The arms of
Moldova

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Moldova was once part of Romania, but was
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2OMANIA incorporated into the Soviet Union in 1940.
It has been fully independent since 1991.
The blue, red, and yellow tricolor of the Moldovan arms, adopted in 1990,
Moldova is almost identical the features a golden eagle holding an
Romanian flag, reflecting the two Orthodox Christian cross in its beak.
countries’ cultural affinity. However instead of a sword, the eagle
is holding an olive branch. The blue
V
V
ARMS OF MOLDOVA and red shield on the eagle’s breast is
On Moldova’s flag the yellow stripe also different–on it are an ox-head,
is charged with the national arms. a star, a rose, and a crescent, all
Like the Romanian coat of arms, traditional symbols of Moldova.

V
ARMS OF MOLDOVA An eagle holds an
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Orthodox cross,
similar to that in the
A star
arms of Romania
An ox-head
A rose
A crescent
An olive branch
symbolizing peace

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