Flag of Kuala Lumpur
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A flag is a piece of fabric with a distinctive design that is usually rectangular and used as a symbol, as a signaling device, or decoration. The term flag is also used to refer to the graphic design employed by a flag, or to its depiction in another medium.The first flags were used to assist...
of Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
, Malaysia is a variant of the Jalur Gemilang, the Malaysian national flag
Flag of Malaysia
-Flag anthem:The Jalur Gemilang flag anthem was introduced in 1997. The lyrics were written by Pak Ngah.-Original lyrics:-Flag anthem:The Jalur Gemilang flag anthem was introduced in 1997. The lyrics were written by Pak Ngah.-Original lyrics:-Flag anthem:...
. It was introduced on 14 May 1990 following its centennial (100 years) as a local authority.
Use of the state flag
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livery displays the Kuala Lumpur flag.
Symbolism
- Red: strength and courage
- White: cleanliness and beauty of the city
- Yellow: sovereignty and prosperity
- Blue: citizenry of the city