Flag of Belarus

This national emblem features a horizontal bicolor layout consisting of a red upper field and a green lower field in a two-to-one width ratio. Positioned along the hoist is a vertical red strip containing a traditional white ornamental pattern. The flag maintains a standard aspect ratio of 1:2.

Red commemorates the blood shed by Belarusian defenders throughout history, specifically referencing the 1410 Battle of Grunwald and the Red Army's efforts in World War II. Green symbolizes the nation's vast forests and agricultural abundance, representing hope and the rebirth of spring. The vertical hoist pattern, known as a rushnyk, is a traditional folk design that signifies the cultural continuity and spiritual unity of the Belarusian people.

Following a 1995 referendum, Belarus adopted a design derived from the 1951 Soviet-era flag, replacing the white-red-white banner used since independence in 1991. While the hammer and sickle were removed, the basic color scheme and ornamental pattern remained largely intact. In 2012, the State Committee for Standardization introduced a minor modification that expanded the hoist ornament to fill the entire vertical band. This current version serves as the official state symbol under the administration of Alexander Lukashenko.