United Nations

The official emblems of the UN are its flag and emblem.

Emblem
A map of the world representing an azimuthal equidistant projection centered on the North Pole, inscribed in a wreath consisting of crossed conventionalized branches of the olive tree, in gold on a field of smoke-blue with all water areas in white.

The projection of the map extends to 60 degrees south latitude, and includes five concentric circles.

Flag
1. The United Nations flag shall display the official emblem of the United Nations in white on a light blue background (colour code: Pantone Matching System 2925). The United Nations emblem shall in all cases be one half of the hoist (width) of the flag and entirely centred.

2. The flag shall always be identical on the front and back sides.

3. The flag shall have proportions of:

(a) 2:3, whereby the hoist (width) of the flag shall be 2 units to 3 units for the fly (length) of the flag; or

(b) 3:5, whereby the hoist (width) of the flag shall be 3 units to 5 units for the fly (length) of the flag; or

(c) The same proportions as those of the national flag of any country in which the United Nations flag is flown, subject to the United Nations emblem appearing in its original proportions.

4. Depending on whether the flag is used for outdoor or indoor display, the size may vary and can be, for example and subject to the provisions of paragraph 3 above being maintained, any of the following standard sizes: 4 ft x 6 ft (122 cm x 183 cm) for outdoor display and 3 ft x 5 ft (91 cm x 152 cm) for indoor display. Table flags may measure 4 in x 6 in (10 cm x 15 cm) and vehicle flags may measure 8 in x 12 in (20 cm x 30 cm).

5. The flag shall be made of nylon or another quality non-absorbent material.