Black represents the African people, red represents the blood shed for freedom, and green represents the land. The blue triangle represents the Nile River, and the yellow star represents the Star of Bethlehem.
History
Adopted on July 9, 2011, the day of independence. The design was originally used by the SPLM during the decades of struggle before the country's formation.
Construction
A 1:2 ratio. A horizontal tricolor of black, red, and green separated by thin white stripes. A blue triangle at the hoist contains a yellow star.
Color Meanings
black: The African people and the nation
red: The blood shed during the struggle for freedom
green: The agricultural and natural wealth of the land
blue: The waters of the Nile River
yellow: The Star of Bethlehem (unity and guidance)
Central African Republic
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ethiopia
Kenya
Sudan
Uganda
