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Flag of Namibia

Africa
3.0M
1990
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Flag of Namibia
NA | 2:3
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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
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Angola
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Botswana
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South Africa
Flag of Zambia
Zambia
ISO 3166-1
NA

Flag Identification

Adopted
March 21, 1990
Designer
Frederick Brownell
Proportions

2:3 (≈1.500)

23
Total Colors
4
Primary Layout
Diagonal bands
Key Symbols
Emblem

Influences

SWAPO and DTA party flags and national unity

Flags with resemblance

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  • Flag of Democratic Republic of the Congo
    Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Flag of Seychelles
    Seychelles
  • Flag of Solomon Islands
    Solomon Islands

Related flags

  • Flag of Angola
    Angola
  • Flag of Botswana
    Botswana

Flag Protocol

  • The diagonal red band must be edged in white
  • The gold sun must have 12 straight rays

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Sources

  • Government of Namibia
  • CIA World Factbook
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