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Flag of Democratic Republic of the Congo

Africa
116.5M
2006
Flag of Democratic Republic of the Congo
CD | 3:4

Official Palette

Symbolism

The sky blue field represents peace. The yellow star represents the radiant future of the country. The red stripe represents the blood of martyrs, and the yellow fimbriation represents the country's wealth.

History

Adopted on February 20, 2006, under the new constitution. The design is a return to the flag used between 1963 and 1971, which symbolized the post-colonial era.

Construction

A 2:3 ratio. A sky blue field with a yellow star in the canton and a diagonal red stripe edged in yellow running from the lower hoist to the upper fly.

Color Meanings

blue: Peace, hope, and the sky
red: The blood shed by martyrs for independence
yellow: The country's mineral wealth and the radiant star of progress

Country Facts

Population
116.5M

7.5% of Africa

Capital
Kinshasa
Languages
French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili
Continent
Africa
Subregion
Central Africa
Landlocked
No
Borders
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ISO 3166-1
CD

Flag Identification

Adopted
February 20, 2006
Proportions

3:4 (≈1.333)

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De Jure Ratio
2:3
Primary Layout
Diagonal bands
Key Symbols
Stars

Influences

Original 1963 independence flag

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Flag Protocol

  • The yellow star must be in the upper hoist canton
  • The red diagonal stripe must be edged with narrow yellow fimbriation

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