Flag of Niger

NE · 6:7

Symbolism

The orange band represents the Sahara Desert, the white band represents peace and purity, and the green band represents the fertile lands. The orange disc in the center represents the sun.

History

Adopted on November 23, 1959. The colors reflect the country's transition from the desert of the north to the fertile south.

Construction

A 6:7 ratio (nearly square). A horizontal tricolor of orange, white, and green with an orange disc centered in the white band.

Country Specifications

Capital: Niamey
Population: 28.1M

1.8% of Africa
Languages: French
Continent: Africa
Subregion: West Africa
Landlocked: Yes
Borders: Algeria Benin Burkina Faso Chad Libya Mali Nigeria
ISO 3166-1: NE

Flag Identification

Adopted: November 23, 1959
Proportions: 6:7 (≈0.86)
Total Colors: 3
Primary Layout: Horizontal bands
Key Symbols: Central emblem

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