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 represents the sun.
History
Adopted on November 23, 1959. The colors were chosen to reflect the country's diverse landscape, from the desert of the north to the fertile plains of the south.
Construction
A 6:7 ratio. A horizontal tricolor of orange, white, and green with an orange disc centered.
Color Meanings
Country Facts
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- November 23, 1959
- Proportions
6:7 (≈1.167)
- Total Colors
- 3
- Primary Layout
- Horizontal bands
- Key Symbols
- Emblem
Influences
Lookalike Comparison
Side-by-side analysis of high-confusion flags, comparing exact color shades, proportions, and historical divergence.
Direct Lookalike Comparison
Quick Tell
Niger has a plain orange disc; India has the Ashoka Chakra.
Historical Divergence
Niger's flag is nearly square. India's wheel has 24 spokes in a longer 2:3 rectangle.
Flags with resemblance
Both are saffron-or-orange, white, and green. India has a 24-spoke wheel; Niger has an orange disc and a 6:7 ratio.
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- The orange disc must be centered in the white band
- The flag is nearly square in shape
Practice
Think you know the flags of Africa? Test your recognition in a quick practice round.