How many stars are there in the flag of the European Union?

twelve
Against the background of blue sky, the stars form a circle, symbolising union. The number of stars is fixed, twelve being the symbol of perfection and completeness and bringing to mind the apostles, the sons of Jacob, the labours of Hercules, the months in the year, etc.

What is the European Union’s motto?

United in diversity
“United in diversity”, the motto of the European Union, first came into use in 2000. It signifies how Europeans have come together, in the form of the EU, to work for peace and prosperity, while at the same time being enriched by the continent’s many different cultures, traditions and languages.

What two colors are on the flag of the European Union?

Colour specifications of the European Union flag Quoting the official website of the European Union: The emblem is in the following colours: Pantone Reflex Blue for the surface of the rectangle; Pantone Yellow for the stars.

What are the colors of the EU?

The primary colours: blue, yellow and grey.

What does American flag with 13 stars mean?

Its distinguishing feature is thirteen 5-pointed stars arranged in a circle to represent the 13 colonies that fought for their independence during the American Revolutionary War.

Why do flags have stars?

The stripes represent the original 13 Colonies and the stars represent the 50 states of the Union. The colors of the flag are symbolic as well; red symbolizes hardiness and valor, white symbolizes purity and innocence, and blue represents vigilance, perseverance and justice.

What are the four 4 symbols of the European Union?

The symbols of the European Union

Foreword.
The flag.
The anthem.
The motto.
The currency.
Europe Day.
Conclusion.

What is the EU flag called?

Flag of Europe

Name	European flag Flag of Europe Flag of the Council of Europe Flag of the European Union Circle of stars
Use	Continent flag of Europe Council flag representing the Council of Europe (47 members) Union flag representing the EU (27 members)
Proportion	2:3
Adopted	9 December 1955 (CoE) 29 June 1985 (EEC)

What is the flag with circle of stars?

Betsy Ross flag

Use
Proportion	10:19
Design	Thirteen alternating red and white stripes, a blue canton with thirteen 5-pointed stars arranged in a circle
Designed by	Various

What European country does this flag belong to?

The National Flags of the European States.

European Union	Albania	Austria *
Belgium *	Bosnia & Herzegovina	Croatia (Hrvatska)
Czech Republic *	Denmark *	Faroe Islands
France *	Germany *	Greece *
Hungary *	Iceland +	Italy *

Who designed the EU flag?

Lévy. Arsène Heitz, who mainly designed the European flag in 1955, had told Lourdes magazine that his inspiration had been the reference in the Book of Revelation, the New Testament’s final section, to “a woman clothed with the sun…and a crown of twelve stars on her head” (Revelation 12:1).