The flag of Monaco consists of two horizontal stripes: red on the top and white on the bottom. The design is simple, reflecting the elegance and heritage of the small principality. Red represents the Grimaldi family, the royal family of Monaco. White symbolizes peace and purity. This flag is almost identical to the flag of Indonesia, but Monaco's is shorter in proportion (a 4:5 ratio, as opposed to Indonesia's 2:3 ratio). The flag was officially adopted in 1881 and has been a symbol of Monaco's identity ever since.