The flag

Flag

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...

s of the Burmese states and regions exhibit a variety of regional influences and local histories, as well as different styles and design principles. Modern state flags date from the 1940s when Burma was starting to gain its independence from the colonial British Empire. Most state flags were designed and adopted after independence in 1948.

Current regional flags

The Union Territory of Naypyidaw

Naypyidaw

Naypyidaw is the capital city of Burma, also known as Myanmar. It is administered as the Naypyidaw Union Territory, as per the 2008 Constitution. On 6 November 2005, the administrative capital of Myanmar was officially moved to a greenfield 3.2 km west of Pyinmana, and approximately...

 and the self-administered zones and divisions of Naga Self-Administered Zone

Naga Self-Administered Zone

Naga Self-Administered Zone , as stipulated by the 2008 Constitution, is a self-administered zone consisting of three townships, Leshi, Lahe and Namyun townships, formerly administered as pat of Hkamti District, Sagaing Division. Its official name was announced by decree on 20 August 2010. The zone...

, Danu Self-Administered Zone

Danu Self-Administered Zone

Danu Self-Administered Zone , as stipulated by the 2008 Constitution, is a self-administered zone consisting of 2 townships in Shan State: Ywangan and Pindaya Townships. Its official name was announced by decree on 20 August 2010. The zone is to be self-administered by the Danu people.-References:...

, Pa-O Self-Administered Zone

Pa-O Self-Administered Zone

Pa-O Self-Administered Zone , as stipulated by the 2008 Constitution, consists of Hopong, Hsihseng and Pinlaung Townships in Shan State. Its official name was announced by decree on 20 August 2010. The zone is to be self-administered by the Pa-O people....

, Pa Laung Self-Administered Zone

Pa Laung Self-Administered Zone

Palaung Self-Administered Zone , is an autonomous zone in Burma , consisting of Namhsan Township and Mantong Township in Shan State. It was created as a separately administered unit by the 2008 Constitution. Its official name was announced by decree on 20 August 2010. The zone is to be...

, Kokang Self-Administered Zone

Kokang Self-Administered Zone

Kokang Self-Administered Zone , as stipulated by the 2008 Constitution, consists of Konkyan and Laukkai in Shan State. Its official name was announced by decree on 20 August 2010.-References:...

 and Wa Self-Administered Division

Wa Self-Administered Division

Wa Self-Administered Division , as stipulated by the 2008 Constitution, consists of Hopang, Mongmao, Pangwaun , Namphan , Matman and Pangsang townships in Shan State. Its official name was announced by decree on 20 August 2010...

do not seem to have their own flags.