Märguandele

Märguandele, also known as the Estonian Flag, is the national flag of Estonia. It consists of three horizontal stripes of equal width, with the top stripe being blue, the middle stripe being black, and the bottom stripe being white. The flag was adopted on February 21, 1934, and has been the official flag of Estonia since then. The colors of the flag are symbolic, with blue representing the sky and sea, black representing the earth, and white representing the snow and ice. The flag is also known as the "Vapp" in Estonian, which translates to "banner" or "flag". The märguandele is a prominent symbol of Estonian identity and is flown on government buildings, public institutions, and private residences. It is also used on Estonian military vehicles and aircraft. The flag is rectangular in shape, with a width-to-length ratio of 7:11. The märguandele is a simple yet powerful symbol of Estonia's national identity and is recognized internationally as a representation of the country.