Lao flag in HCMC. The Lao flag was first used on December 2, 1975. It is also the flag that the Lao national government used in 1945.

The Lao flag (Lao: ທຸງ ຊາດ ລາວ) began to be used on December 2, 1975. This is also the flag used by the Lao national government in 1945.

This flag is rectangular in shape, with a 2: 3 aspect ratio. The flag is divided into 3 horizontal strips consisting of a blue strip in the middle that is twice the width of the two red bands above and below. In the middle of the blue strip is a white circle (diameter 4/5 of the width of the blue strip).

The red color on the flag symbolizes the blood of Laotians sacrificing for independence, while the green symbolizes the prosperity of the country. The white circle symbolizes national unity.

From 1952 to 1975, the Lao Royal Government used a red background flag with three white elephant heads in the middle (the white elephant is the symbol of the Lao royal family and the number 3 symbolizes the three kingdoms that have united the kingdom. Laos includes Vientiane, Luang Phrabang and Champasak). Three heads of elephants are placed on a pedestal of 5 steps symbolizing the law. And above the elephant's head is a 9-tiered pyramid cone which is also a symbol of royalty.

Previously, from 1893 to 1952, when France occupied Laos and Laos became part of the Indochina Union, Laos used a red background flag with three white elephant heads in the middle with a French flag in the upper right corner. left.