Khmer Flag History

Khmer Flag before 1863

Khmer Flag from 1863 to 1942 and from 1945 to October 20, 1948 (The Cambodia was under the French Colonial)

Khmer Flag from 1942-1945 (The Cambodia was under Japanese Occupation during World 

War II)

Khmer Flag from October 20, 1948 to October 9, 1970 (Kingdom of Cambodia)

Khmer Flag from October 9, 1970 to April 17, 1975 (Khmer Republic)

Khmer Flag from April 17, 1975 to January 5, 1976 (Democratic Kampuchea or so-called 

Khmer Rouge)

Khmer Flag from Januray 5, 1976 to Janury 7, 1979 (Democratic Kampuchea or so-called Khmer Rouge)

Khmer Flag from January 7, 1979 to May 1, 1989 (People’s Republic of Kampuchea)

Khmer Flag from May 1, 1989 to 1991 (State of Cambodia)

Khmer Flag from 1991 to June 30, 1993 (UN Administration or UNTAC)

Khmer Flag from June 30, 1993 to Present (Kingdom of Cambodia)

1. Blue: The Royalty

2. Red: The Nation

3. White: The Religion

Nowadays, the national flag reflects the trilogy of 
Nation Religion King
Motto of the Khmer monarchy