Symbolism
Green represents nature and peace, yellow represents the country's wealth and the sun, and red represents the struggle for independence.
History
First adopted in 1958. 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 democracy.
Construction
A 2:3 ratio. A diagonal yellow band separates a green triangle (top hoist) from a red triangle (bottom fly).
Color Meanings
green: Agriculture, forests, and peace
yellow: Natural resources, wealth, and the sun
red: The struggle for freedom and national identity
Country Facts
- Population
- 6.1M
0.4% of Africa
- Capital
- Brazzaville
- Languages
- French, Kikongo, Lingala
- Continent
- Africa
- Subregion
- Central Africa
- Landlocked
- No
- ISO 3166-1
- CG
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- August 18, 1858
- Proportions
2:3 (≈1.500)
- Primary Layout
- Diagonal bands
Influences
Pan-African colors and revolutionary movement
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- The yellow band must run diagonally from lower hoist to upper fly
- Must be treated with respect as a national symbol
Practice
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