‘Egg yellow’ to disappear from Cyprus flags as copper colour reinstated

THE CYPRUS flag has gotten a facelift. The new, sleeker flag features a slightly larger map of the island, while the olive branches have elongated.
According to the specifications for the new design, the colours to be used are copper (Pantone 1385) for the island and dark green (Pantone 574) for the olive branches.
What’s more, the dimensions (ratio) of the flag should be 3:2. And in case you’re a stickler for detail, the flag on the Presidential limousine measures 20 by 30 cm.
The specifications are intended to standardise both the dimensions and colours of the flag, which up until has had a number of variations, for example alternately using yellow or copper for the outline of the island.
The background remains white, and the designated material is polyester thread.
The national flag of Republic of Cyprus was adopted in 1960 after gaining independence from the United Kingdom. The flag was chosen by the President of the Republic Makarios III and Vice-President Fazil Kucuk following a flag design competition. According to the Constitution, the flag should not have blue or red colours (the colours of the flags of Greece and Turkey) and should not feature a cross or a crescent. The flag should look neutral. The national flag design competition was won by a Turkish Cypriot teacher and artist Ismet Guney.
Cyprus is the only country to display its land area on its official flag.

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