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Flag of Zimbabwe

Africa
17.1M
1980
Flag of Zimbabwe
ZW | 1:2

Official Palette

Symbolism

Green represents agriculture, yellow represents mineral wealth, red represents blood shed, and black represents the native people. The bird is the national emblem.

History

Adopted on April 18, 1980, the day of independence. The Great Zimbabwe Bird is a representation of the soapstone bird found at the ruins of Great Zimbabwe, a symbol of the nation's ancient history.

Construction

A 1:2 ratio. Seven horizontal stripes of green, yellow, red, black, red, yellow, and green with a white triangle at the hoist containing a red star and a yellow bird.

Color Meanings

green: Agriculture and rural areas
yellow: The country's mineral wealth
red: The blood shed during the liberation war
black: The native African people and heritage
white: Peace and the road to progress

Country Facts

Population
17.1M

1.1% of Africa

Capital
Harare
Languages
Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Chewa, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language
Continent
Africa
Subregion
Central Africa
Landlocked
Yes
Borders
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ISO 3166-1
ZW

Flag Identification

Adopted
April 18, 1980
Proportions

1:2

12
Total Colors
6
Primary Layout
Horizontal bands
Key Symbols
Emblem, Stars, Animal

Influences

Great Zimbabwe Bird and the ZANU-PF party flag

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Flag Protocol

  • The Great Zimbabwe Bird must be centered in the white triangle
  • Horizontal stripes must be of equal height

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