Flag of Malawi

MW · 2:3

Symbolism

Black represents the African people, red represents the blood shed for independence, and green represents the natural wealth. The rising sun (kwacha) represents the dawn of freedom for Africa.

History

Adopted on July 6, 1964. It was briefly replaced in 2010 with a full sun design but was restored in 2012 due to public demand.

Construction

A 2:3 ratio. A horizontal tricolor of black, red, and green with a red rising sun centered on the black band.

Country Specifications

Capital: Lilongwe
Population: 20.7M

1.3% of Africa
Languages: English, Chewa
Continent: Africa
Subregion: Central Africa
Landlocked: Yes
Borders: Mozambique Tanzania Zambia
ISO 3166-1: MW

Flag Identification

Adopted: July 6, 1964
Proportions: 2:3 (≈0.67)
Total Colors: 3
Primary Layout: Horizontal bands
Key Symbols: Central emblem

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Mozambique
Tanzania
Zambia

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