Тhe 78 birthday of the Flag of the People’s Republic of Macedonia (1946-1992)

The flag of the People’s Republic of Macedonia was established in Article 4 of its first constitution of 31 December 1946.

The state flag of the People’s Republic of Macedonia is red with a five-pointed star. The star is red with a golden (yellow) edge and has the correct five-pointed shape. The ratio of the height and length is one to two.

When it is divided into four squares, the center of the star coincides with the circumference of the diagonals in top mast part of the flag. The upper arm of the star is a directed upward while lower arms downward. The star’s radius is equal to one-sixth of the flag’s height.

This flag was in use until August 11, 1992, that is, for more than 45 years.