Flag of Chad

TD · 2:3

Symbolism

Blue represents the sky and hope, yellow represents the sun and the desert, and red represents progress and sacrifice. The colors merge the French tricolor with Pan-African colors.

History

Adopted on November 6, 1959. It is almost identical to the flag of Romania, but the blue is slightly darker. This has led to minor diplomatic discussions but no formal change.

Construction

A 2:3 ratio. A vertical tricolor of blue, yellow, and red.

Country Specifications

Capital: N'Djamena
Population: 19.3M

1.2% of Africa
Languages: Arabic, French
Continent: Africa
Subregion: West Africa
Landlocked: Yes
Borders: Cameroon Central African Republic Libya Niger Nigeria Sudan
ISO 3166-1: TD

Flag Identification

Adopted: November 6, 1959
Proportions: 2:3 (≈0.67)
Primary Layout: Vertical bands

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