divided diagonally from the lower hoist-side corner
the upper triangle is yellow and the lower triangle is orange
centered along the dividing line is a large black and white dragon facing away from the hoist side
the dragon, called the Druk (Thunder Dragon), is the emblem of the nation
its white color stands for purity and the jewels in its claws symbolize wealth
the background colors represent spiritual and secular powers within Bhutan: the orange is associated with Buddhism, while the yellow denotes the ruling dynasty
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