Symbolism
Blue represents the sea and sky, yellow represents the sun, red represents the people, white represents social justice, and green represents the land. The radiating bands represent a dynamic new country.
History
Adopted on June 18, 1996. It is the third flag used by Seychelles since independence, designed to reflect the country's multi-party democracy and dynamic progress.
Construction
A 1:2 ratio. Five oblique bands radiating from the lower hoist corner: blue, yellow, red, white, and green.
Color Meanings
blue: The sky and the Indian Ocean
yellow: The sun which gives light and life
red: The people and their determination to work in unity
white: Social justice and harmony
green: The land and the natural environment
Country Facts
- Population
- 122.7K
<0.1% of Africa
- Capital
- Victoria
- Languages
- Seychellois Creole, English, French
- Continent
- Africa
- Subregion
- Southern Africa
- Landlocked
- Island state
- ISO 3166-1
- SC
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- June 18, 1996
- Designer
- Philippe Bobone
- Proportions
1:2
- Total Colors
- 5
- Primary Layout
- Diagonal bands
Influences
A dynamic new country moving into the future
Flags with resemblance
Visually close designs. Compare colors and emblems, or try similarities mode.
Flag Protocol
- The five bands must radiate from the lower hoist corner
- Must be treated with reverence as a symbol of the third republic
Practice
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