On the left are two vertical stripes: green (for the Muslim community) and orange (for the Tamils).
On the right is a maroon field with a golden lion holding a sword, and in the four corners, golden leaves of the Bodhi tree.
The lion symbolizes the Sinhalese (the majority) and bravery; the sword represents the sovereignty of the country.
The Bodhi tree leaves represent the four main Buddhist virtues (kindness, compassion, joy, and equilibrium) and the influence of Buddhism.
The yellow border represents the unity of all population groups.
The current form dates back to 1972 (when Ceylon became Sri Lanka) and was officially adopted in 1978.
The ratio is 1:2.
The lion has appeared on flags of Sri Lankan kingdoms for centuries.
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