MYANMAR-BURMA

Myanmar (aka Republic of the Union of Myanmar and Burma), adopted a new state flag on October 21, 2010 to replace the socialist flag in use since 1974. The new flag was introduced along with other changes which were laid out in the 2008 Constitution.

The design of the flag has three horizontal stripes of yellow, green and red with a five-pointed white star in the middle. The three colors of the stripes are meant to symbolize solidarity, peace and tranquility, and courage and decisiveness. The new flag is similar to the flag of the State of Burma from 1943-1945.