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Ukraine Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Ukraine

History of the flag

Azure blue and yellow were already the colors of Kiev and Lviv in the 15th century.

In 1848, the two-tone flag became the people's standard.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • The azure blue represents the sky and the country's bright future.

  • Yellow symbolizes immense wheat fields and fertility.

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