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Flag of the Republic of Macedonia - Definition and Overview
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The Flag of the Republic of Macedonia represents a rising yellow sun with eight rays extending to the edges of the red field. It represents "the new sun of liberty", evoked in the Macedonian national anthem Denes nad Makedonija (Today Over Macedonia):

Today on Macedonia, is born
the new sun of liberty
The Macedonians fight
for their own rights!


Previous flags

Flag of the Republic of Macedonia (1991-95)
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Flag of the Republic of Macedonia (1991-95)

Before 1995, the flag used the Vergina Sun, which led to protests from neighboring Greece due to the symbol's origins.

Flag of the Socialist Republic of Macedonia
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Flag of the Socialist Republic of Macedonia

Until 1991, when the Socialist Republic of Macedonia was part of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, the flag was a red flag with a red star in the top corner next to the hoist.

See also

External links

National flags
List of national flags | Gallery of national flags
List of national coats of arms


Example Usage of Macedonia
spain8c8f: Argentina, South Africa vs. South Korea, Macedonia vs. Canada, Estonia vs. http://bit.ly/4wuHr2
HiNiceMusic: Im listening to this tune during work now :) ♪ Macedonia - Nicola Conte, from "Rituals" 2008
chickfila_foods: I'll start m diet next week: Michele from Macedonia, OH!
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