State Flag Day in Moldova
State Flag Day in Moldova is a holiday observed on April 27 each year. As the name of this holiday suggests, this day is dedicated to the Moldovan flag—a flag that was adopted on November 6, 1990. This flag is a vertical tricolor of blue, yellow, and red that has the Moldovan coat of arms on the center yellow panel.
Moldova (Observance)Except for the addition of the coat of arms, this flag is almost identical to the Romanian flag, which reflects the close cultural and national ties the two countries share. This holiday is not a public holiday in Moldova, so schools and businesses operate during normal business hours.
Interesting Facts About Moldova
The Republic of Moldova gained its independence from the Soviet Union on August 27, 1991, which is why State Flag Day in Moldova is celebrated on this day. Want to know more about Moldova? Well, if you do, then please read the following facts about this country that we thought you and everyone else reading this might enjoy.
- Moldova is the least visited country in Europe. In 2016, only 121,000 tourists visited the country.
- The language of Gagauz is in danger of dying out and is considered an endangered language.
- Moldova is one of the poorest countries in Europe.
- On average, residents of Moldova consume approximately 17 liters of alcohol every year.
- Moldova is home to over 300 different species of birds.
- An extinct bovine known as the Aurochs is the national animal of Moldova.
Observing State Flag Day in Moldova
This holiday is usually observed with official flag-raising ceremonies performed by the government. Citizens and businesses also display the Flag of Moldova on their homes and storefronts. Since this is not a public holiday, government offices, schools, and businesses operate according to their normal hours.
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