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Bulgaria Flag Description
The flag of Bulgaria consists of three horizontal stripes of equal width – white on the top, green in the middle, and red on the bottom. The current design of the flag was adopted on November 27, 1990, after the fall of communism in Bulgaria.
The flag’s colors have a long history and hold significant symbolism. The white color represents peace, purity, and freedom. The green color symbolizes the fertility of the Bulgarian land and the hope for a prosperous future. The red color represents the courage and valor of the Bulgarian people.
The flag’s design is based on the flag used during the Bulgarian National Revival period in the 19th century. However, the colors have changed over time. The first Bulgarian flag, used during the medieval period, consisted of a red cloth with a golden lion in the center. This flag was used until the Ottoman Empire conquered Bulgaria in the late 14th century.
During the Ottoman rule, the Bulgarian people were not allowed to use their own flag. However, the national consciousness and desire for independence remained strong. In the late 19th century, as the Bulgarian National Revival gained momentum, a new flag was adopted. It consisted of three horizontal stripes – white, green, and red. The colors were chosen to represent the Bulgarian people’s aspirations for freedom and independence.
After gaining independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1908, Bulgaria officially adopted the flag with the white-green-red stripes. The flag remained in use until the communist regime took power in 1946. During the communist era, the flag was modified to include the emblem of the Bulgarian Communist Party in the top left corner.
Following the fall of communism in 1989, the Bulgarian government decided to restore the original flag design without the communist emblem. The current flag was officially adopted in 1990 and has remained unchanged since then.
The flag of Bulgaria holds great significance for the Bulgarian people, representing their history, struggle for independence, and aspirations for a prosperous future. It is proudly displayed on public buildings, during national holidays, and at international events to symbolize the unity and identity of the Bulgarian nation.
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