What is Ukraine's flag often said to show?

A blue sky over golden fields of wheat. Ukraine's flag is often said to show a blue sky over golden fields of wheat.

Which of these countries is next door to Ukraine?

Romania. Ukraine also borders Belarus, Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Russia and Slovakia.

The flag of Ukraine is blue and yellow. Here is what it is said to show, where its colours came from, and a quick quiz to try.

Last changed: 22 October 2026

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The flag of Ukraine has two stripes going across: blue on top and yellow below.

Blue and yellow were first used on a Ukrainian national flag in 1848. The colours came from the coat of arms of the city of Lviv.

In 1918 the blue was put on top, to bring to mind blue skies over golden fields of wheat. The flag was adopted again on 28 January 1992.

These flags share Ukraine's colours or its two stripes. Here is how to tell them apart:

Flags that share something with Ukraine's, and how each one differs
Flag	How it differs
Sweden	Blue and yellow too, but as a yellow cross on blue.
Poland	Two stripes going across too, but white over red.

Capital city: Kyiv
Continent: Europe
Countries next door: Belarus, Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia and Slovakia.
A fact to impress your friends: Ukraine's flag is often said to show a blue sky over golden fields of wheat.

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