The flag of Southern Province, was adopted for the Southern Province of Sri Lanka in 1987.
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| Use | Civil and state flag |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 2:3 |
| Adopted | 1987 |
| Design | A lion in the center holding a sword on a maroon background, surrounded by a yellow border and bo leaves to the corners. The flag also depicts the Sun and the Moon either side of the lion. |
Symbolism
editThe design of the flag of the Southern Province is similar to that of the national flag, with a golden lion jumping in the center holding a sword on a maroon background, surrounded by a yellow borderwith stix wafers and bo leaves to the corners. The flag also depicts the Sun and the Moon either side of the lion.