Flag of Republic of the Congo

CG · 2:3

Symbolism

Green represents nature and peace, yellow represents the country's wealth and the sun, and red represents the struggle for independence.

History

Adopted on August 18, 1858. It was replaced by a red socialist flag from 1970 to 1991 during the People's Republic of the Congo but was restored when the country returned to multi-party democracy.

Construction

A 2:3 ratio. A green triangle (top hoist) and a red triangle (bottom fly) separated by a diagonal yellow band.

Country Specifications

Capital: Brazzaville
Population: 6.1M

0.4% of Africa
Languages: French, Kikongo, Lingala
Continent: Africa
Subregion: Central Africa
Landlocked: No
Borders: Angola Cameroon Central African Republic Democratic Republic of the Congo Gabon
ISO 3166-1: CG

Flag Identification

Adopted: August 18, 1858
Proportions: 2:3 (≈0.67)
Primary Layout: Diagonal bands

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