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Laos

Lao Peoples Democratic Republic, Sathalanalat Pasathipatai Pasason Lao

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[Flag of Laos] by Željko Heimer
Proportions: 2:3
Usage Code: [FIS Code]

Local Name: ສາທາລະນະລັດປະຊາທິປະໄຕ ປະຊາຊົນລາວ
ISO Code: LA LAO 418
FIPS 10-4 Code: LA
MARC Code: la
IOC Code: LAO

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Presentation of Laos

The current flag was adopted in 1975 and was the flag of the Pathet Lao. It replaced the flag used since 1952. The flag of Laos is one of the few communist-style flags not featuring a star.

The colors of the flag represent:

Red: the blood shed in the fight for freedom;
Blue: wealth;
White: represents the full moon over the Mekong River as well as unity under the communist government.

The blue in Laotian flag meaning the Mekong River. The white circle is the sym