Symbolism
The three stars represent the three main ethnic groups of Burundi (Hutu, Tutsi, and Twa) and the national motto: 'Unitẻ, Travail, Progrès' (Unity, Work, Progress). White represents peace, green represents hope, and red represents the independence struggle.
History
Adopted on June 28, 1967. The central disc originally featured a traditional drum (karyenda) and a sorghum plant, symbols of the monarchy, but these were replaced when the republic was established.
Construction
A 3:5 ratio. A white saltire divides the flag into four triangles: green (hoist and fly) and red (top and bottom). A white disc in the center contains three red stars.
Color Meanings
red: The struggle for independence and sacrifice
white: Peace and purity
green: Hope and the fertility of the land
Country Facts
- Population
- 12.3M
0.8% of Africa
- Capital
- Gitega
- Languages
- French, Kirundi
- Continent
- Africa
- Subregion
- Central Africa
- Landlocked
- Yes
- ISO 3166-1
- BI
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- June 28, 1967
- Proportions
3:5 (≈1.667)
- Total Colors
- 3
- Key Symbols
- Emblem, Stars
Influences
The three main ethnic groups of Burundi
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Flag Protocol
- The white saltire must divide the flag into four triangles
- The three red stars must be centered in the white disc
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