The national flag features the shape of the entirety of the island, with two olive branches below (a symbol of peace between the island's two communities) on white (another symbol of peace). [2] The …

On August 16, 1960, the Republic of Cyprus was proclaimed, with a national flag of neutral design. On a plain white field it bore the island in yellow silhouette with a green olive wreath (symbolizing peace) …

The National Flag of Cyprus features a copper-colored silhouette of the island that is centered on a white field; and placed above two olive-green-colored, crossed olive branches; the country uses euro …

The flag of Cyprus consists of a yellow silhouette of the island and two crossed branches on a white background. Yellow color evokes copper resources on the island, which are reflected even in the …

Dec 16, 2025 · Explore the Cyprus flag's white field, island map, with olive branches. Learn about its 1960 origins and its push for unity between Greek and Turkish

Explore the symbolism and history of the Cypriot flag, and view its official image, design, colors, and emoji.

All facts about the flag of Cyprus in one place. The history of the flag, its colours and symbols. Download the current flag in svg or png.

Dec 24, 2024 · The flag of Cyprus symbolizes peace and unity among the island's people. A copper-colored map of Cyprus appears on a white background, a reference to the metal from which the …

Cyprus gained independence from British rule, and the new flag was adopted on 16 August 1960. It was designed by İsmet Güney, a Turkish Cypriot art teacher. The flag avoided the colours of Greece …

The Flag of Cyprus came into use on August 16, 1960 under the Zürich and London Agreements, whereby a constitution was drafted and Cyprus was proclaimed an independent state.