Flag of Moldova

🎨 What the flag means

Moldova's flag has three upright stripes of blue, yellow and red, based on Romania's flag to show the two countries' shared culture. In the middle is a golden eagle holding a cross in its beak and an olive branch, a sign of peace. On its chest is a shield with an aurochs head, a star, a rose and a crescent, traditional symbols of Moldova.

📊 Quick facts

👥 Population

2.4 million (2024)

🏙️ Capital

Chișinău567 thousand people (2024)

🗣️ Main language

Romanian

✨ 3 fun facts

1. The Mileștii Mici wine cellars in Moldova hold a Guinness World Record for the largest wine cellar by number of bottles.
2. On 1 March, people in Moldova celebrate Mărțișor by wearing a small red-and-white charm for good luck.
3. Moldova has very rich dark soil, called chernozem, which covers about three-quarters of the country and is great for farming.