European Union Flag Symbol - Circle of Twelve Stars on Blue #1897144 (License: Personal Use)

This image shows the official flag of the European Union: twelve five-pointed stars arranged in a perfect circle on a deep azure background. The stars are gold (often rendered as silver or white in monochrome reproductions) and symbolize ideals of unity, solidarity, and harmony among the peoples of Europe. The number twelve is traditional, signifying perfection and completeness, not the number of member states.

Used on government websites, educational resources, news articles, and EU institutional pages to represent European identity, cooperation, and official communications; matches user intent for learning about EU symbolism or sourcing official imagery.