The flag of Transnistria is characterized by three horizontal bands in red, green, and red, respectively. The upper-left canton features a prominent golden hammer, a sickle, and a gold-edged red star, all of which serve as a powerful reminder of the region's historical ties to the former Soviet Union. These symbols reflect the influence of the Soviet era on the cultural, political, and social fabric of Transnistria, highlighting the region's complex history and the enduring impact of its Soviet heritage.
| Proportion: | 1:2 |
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| Adopted: | January 31, 1952 (original version), September 2, 1991 (current version) |
| Flag image: | Animated GIF (25 frames looped) |
The coat of arms of Transnistria is defined by the image of a crossed hammer and sickle, representing the unity of workers and peasants, illuminated by the rays of the rising sun over the Dniester River. Encircled by a garland composed of wheat ears, corn cobs, fruits, grapes, and vines, the design symbolizes agricultural abundance and prosperity. Interwoven with a red ribbon, the garland encompasses the state name written in three languages. Positioned in the upper segment, between the converging ends of the garland, is a five-pointed red star with golden edges, alluding to the region's socialist heritage and revolutionary past. This emblem encapsulates the historical, cultural, and ideological elements that have shaped the identity and narrative of the Transnistrian Moldavian Republic.
Transnistria, officially the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (PMR), is an unrecognized state that controls a part of Transnistria (the area between the Dniester river and Ukraine). Its capital is Tiraspol, and its population is about 469,000 (2018).
| Capital and largest city: | Tiraspol |
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| Other major cities: | Bender, Rîbnița |
| Official languages: | Russian, Moldovan, Ukrainian |
| Region: | Eastern Europe |
| Ethnic groups: | 34% Russians, 33% Moldovans, 26.7% Ukrainians, 2.8% Bulgarians |
| Religions: | 95% Christians, 5% Others |
| Nationality names: | Transnistrian, Pridnestrovian |
| Area: | 4,163 km² (1,607 sq mi) |
| Population: | 469,000 (2018) |
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