The Flag of the European Union has how many stars on it?

The story behind the answer

The EU flag has 12 gold stars arranged in a circle on a blue field. The number 12 is symbolic—standing for unity, harmony, and perfection—not the number of member states. That’s why it never changes when countries join or leave. The design was created for the Council of Europe in 1955 (by Arsène Heitz and Paul Lévy) and later adopted by the European Communities in 1985.

Tip to remember: think of 12 as a “complete set”—12 months in a year, 12 hours on a clock face, 12 zodiac signs. The stars form a circle to represent solidarity and unity among the peoples of Europe.