Construction of the Flag

The flag construction sheet to the left outlines the process for creating the Gaplan flag, detailing the colors designated for the official version of the national flag.

Symbolism of the Flag

The colors of the flag embody the core values of national pride and governance.

• The blue background symbolizes the people, connecting with both the red and orange, as the pride of the people stems from the people themselves, and the government is formed by the people. It also signifies that while citizens are crucial, they cannot change the nation, symbolized by the star, on their own.

• The red cross represents the people’s pride and extends throughout the flag, as this pride influences the people, shapes the government, and impacts the nation as a whole.

• The orange circle represents the government, which is closest to the star, symbolizing the nation. This is because the government derives its strength from the pride and will of the people.

• The yellow star represents the nation itself, touching all elements except the blue, illustrating that the nation cannot be changed by citizens alone. It connects with the orange, indicating that the government has the power to influence the nation, and with the red, showing that the pride of the people also plays a role in shaping it. The star has five points, symbolizing the five municipalities of the country.

The State Seal

The state seal consists of a laurel wreath, symbolizing unity and federation, a six-pointed star representing the six original Heroes of the Gaplan Revolution, and the heraldic crown of the Sovereign Prince, signifying the monarchy.

The Coat of Arms

The greater (top) and lesser (bottom) versions of the Coat of Arms are to the left.

The symbolism of each component of the Greater Coat of Arms is detailed below.

• The crown at the top of the Coat of Arms is the heraldic crown of the Sovereign Prince, distinct from the physical crown. The Order of the Gaplan Star, the highest order, is featured.

• The motto displayed is Gapla’s national motto, Erit Ergo Justitia, Latin for “justice will be served.”

• The two bears represent California, where Gapla was founded, and Greater Danubia, known for its large population of brown bears. The hummingbirds symbolize Gapla’s official animal, chosen because they were abundant in the former location of New Gaplastovia, ultimately making the national symbol.

• The divided lands separated by a sea represent Gaplastovia on the right and Cristus on the left, with the water representing the Danube River, which divides the two territories.

• In the escutcheon, the sun signifies the heat and constant sunshine across most of Gapla’s territory, while the land represents Greater Danubia. The knight standing on the land symbolizes Gaplan ownership.