Symbolism
Blue represents the sky and the Atlantic Ocean, red represents the people's heroism, and green represents agriculture. The yellow sun represents life and energy.
History
Adopted on March 21, 1990, at independence. Designed by a committee that reviewed 800 public entries, selecting a design that combined multiple historical and party colors.
Construction
A 2:3 ratio. Divided diagonally by a white-edged red band. Upper triangle is blue with a gold sun; lower is green.
Color Meanings
blue: The sky, the Atlantic Ocean, and the importance of water
red: Heroism, courage, and the people's resolve
green: Agriculture, vegetation, and natural resources
white: Peace and unity
gold: The sun, life, and energy
Country Facts
- Population
- 3.0M
0.2% of Africa
- Capital
- Windhoek
- Languages
- Afrikaans, German, English, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
- Continent
- Africa
- Subregion
- Southern Africa
- Landlocked
- No
- Borders
- ISO 3166-1
- NA
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- March 21, 1990
- Designer
- Frederick Brownell
- Proportions
2:3 (≈1.500)
- Total Colors
- 4
- Primary Layout
- Diagonal bands
- Key Symbols
- Emblem
Influences
SWAPO and DTA party flags and national unity
Flags with resemblance
Visually close designs. Compare colors and emblems, or try similarities mode.
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- The diagonal red band must be edged in white
- The gold sun must have 12 straight rays
Practice
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