Flag of Cambodia - Description of the Cambodia Flag
As the
above picture of the Cambodia Flag indicates the overall
background is Red and Blue
The description of
the Cambodian Flag is as follows:
three horizontal
bands of blue (top), red (double width) and blue
a white
three-towered temple representing Angkor Wat* outlined in black
in the center of the red band
the Cambodian flag
is the only flag in the world to incorporate a building in its
design
Angkor Wat*
is thought to be world's largest religious structure
According to
Ancient and Heraldic traditions much symbolism is associated
with colors. The colors on the Cambodia flag represent the
following:
Red -
hardiness, bravery, strength & valour
Blue -
vigilance, truth and loyalty, perseverance & justice
The
basic style shown in the picture of the Cambodia flag is
described as Border Emblem -reflecting the
central design of the flag pattern
All Flag
pictures depict flags flying, from the viewer's point of view,
from left to right
The shape and flag ratio of the Cambodia flag is described as 2:3 ( length 1½ times the
height )
The
emblem on the Cambodia flag pictures the temple of Ankgor Wat
(white and green shield with a red lion holding a scrolled
shield showing
The Meaning
& History of the Cambodia Flag* - The Cambodia emblem depicts
Angkor Wat which is a temple located in the city of Angkor in
the North-West of Cambodia. Angkor was the Capital of the
Ancient Khmer Empire founded in the 800's AD. The Temple of
Angkor Wat was dedicated to the Hindu God Vishnu by King
Suryavarman II who reigned between AD 1131 and 1150 and the
temple was built during this period. The monument consists of
five towers which are believed to represent the five peaks of
Mount Meru, the Home of Gods and Center of the Hindu Universe.
The Ancient Khmer Empire collapsed and Angkor Wat was turned
into a Buddhist Temple.
Flag
Terminology - Did you Know ?
The design and description
uses specific flag terminology based on Heraldic principles
Animal blazons should always appear
with the heads facing the flag - staff side
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Flag History &
Evolution:
The idea of
flying a flag grew from the requirements of ancient warfare and
the battlefield
Shields were
painted with emblems to identify Friend or Foe
Warriors
needed to know where their leaders were - the custom of carrying
a pole was adopted
An emblem
such as a shield, animal or religious device was attached to the
pole for identification
The emblems
were also used for identity and to cover suits of armour - Coats
of Arms were born
These
emblems were the forerunners of modern flags
The Romans
were the first to use a cloth flag - they were square and
fastened to cross bars at the end of spears - the idea of
fastening a flag to the side of a pole soon followed
The strict
rules of Heraldry are still used when designing an emblem and
creating a modern flag
Cambodia
Flag Etiquette
Cambodia Flag etiquette is very strict and is is
essential that Flag protocols and rules are followed correctly
Basic
Flag
Etiquette applies to all nations, including Cambodia as follows:
Etiquette relating to the order of
precedence for the flag
National Flag of
Cambodia
State Flag of
Cambodia
Military Flag of
Cambodia (in order of creation date)
Other Flag of
Cambodia
The United Nations uses alphabetical order
when presenting a national flag including the Cambodia Flag. Their flag etiquette ensures
that no one country's flag has precedence over another country's
flag
The
National flag of
Cambodia should never be flown
above another national flag on the same staff as this would
suggest superiority, or conversely, inferiority of one flag, or
Nation, over another
The Cambodia flag should never be allowed to drag
along the ground
A tattered or faded flag of
Cambodia should be removed
and replaced with a new flag
Due care and
consideration must be taken to ensure that the Cambodia flag is
always
flown the correct way up
A Flag of Cambodia, when in such
condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display,
should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning in
private with all due care and respect
Terminology & Etiquette in Cambodia Flag display
Hoist - the
act or function of raising the Cambodia flag, as on a rope
Half Staff
or Half Mast - the Cambodia flag is hoisted to half of the potential
height of the flag pole to denote grief and mourning
Performed
by first raising the Cambodia flag to the top, then lowering the
Cambodia Flag halfway
Distress -
denoted by flying the Cambodia flag upside-down
Manner of
hoisting - The Cambodia flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered
ceremoniously
No
disrespect should be shown to the Cambodia flag
The Cambodia flag
should never be fastened, displayed, used, or stored in such a
manner as to permit the Flag to be easily torn, soiled, or damaged in
any way
The Cambodia
flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it,
nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure,
design, picture, or drawing on the flag of any nature
The
Cambodia flag should be hoisted first and lowered last
International Flag relating to
Cambodia
Flag usage forbids the
display of the flag of one nation above that of another nation
in time of peace
We hope that the presentation of facts
and information regarding Cambodia Flag Etiquette has
provided a useful resource.
Cambodia
Location:
South - Eastern Asia, bordering the Gulf of
Thailand, between Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos
Land Size of
Cambodia : 176,520 sq km
Climate / Weather
of Cambodia : tropical; rainy, monsoon season (May to November);
dry season (December to April); little seasonal temperature
variation
Population of
Cambodia : 13,363,421
Former Name(s) :
Kingdom of Cambodia, Khmer Republic, Democratic Kampuchea,
People's Republic of Kampuchea, State of Cambodia
Capital City of
Cambodia : Phnom Penh
GDP of Cambodia :
$22.76 billion (2003 est.)
Main Industries :
tourism, garments, rice milling, fishing, wood and wood
products, rubber, cement, gem mining, textiles
1863 -
Cambodia becomes a protectorate of France and became part of
French Indo-china
French
colonial rule lasts for 90 years
1941 - 1945
- Cambodia is occupied by Japan during World War II
1946 -
France re-imposes its protectorate
1953 -
Cambodia declares independence from France
1953 -
Becomes the Kingdom of Cambodia
1965 - Head
of State Sihanouk breaks off relations with the US
1965 - North
Vietnamese guerrillas to set up bases in Cambodia to pursue
their campaign against the US-backed government in South Vietnam
1970 -
Sihanouk is deposed
1975 - The
Khmer Rouge, led by Pol Pot, occupy Phnom Penh
1975 -
Cambodia is re-named Kampuchea
1976 - The
country is re-named Democratic Kampuchea
1977 -
Fighting breaks out with Vietnam
1978 -
Vietnamese forces invade Cambodia
1979 January
- The Vietnamese take Phnom Penh
1979 - Pol
Pot and Khmer Rouge forces flee to the borders with Thailand
1979 -
The People's Republic of Kampuchea is established
1989 -
Vietnamese troops withdraw
1989 - The
country is re-named the State of Cambodia
1997 - The
Khmer Rouge put Pol Pot on trial and sentence him to life
imprisonment
1998 Pol Pot
dies
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