Vatican City
Flag
Adopted: 1929
The flag features a yellow and white vertical bicolor with the papal tiara and crossed keys of Saint Peter centered on the white half.
Flag fun fact: The crossed keys represent the keys to heaven given by Jesus to Saint Peter, while the tiara symbolizes papal authority and the Church's spiritual leadership.
Colors
yellowwhitered
Design elements
crossemblem
Flag family: European
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Country context
Capital city: Vatican City
Southern Europe · Europe
Independent from Italy · 1929
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Ecclesiastical elective monarchy
Landlocked country
