Flag of Benin
The flag of Benin has a vertical green band at the hoist and two horizontal bands, yellow over red, filling the rest of the flag. The green band runs the full height of the flag, and the yellow and red bands are equal in size. The flag carries no emblem or text.
Colors
- Green #088858 · 40%
- Yellow #F8D818 · 30%
- Red #E81828 · 30%
Proportions: 2:3
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Benin
Green stands for hope and renewal, yellow for the country's wealth, and red for the courage of the ancestors. These are the pan-African colors used on many African flags. The flag was first adopted in 1959, replaced during the Marxist period, and restored in 1990.
Map of Benin
Benin is a country in West Africa, on the Bight of Benin in the Gulf of Guinea. It borders Togo to the west, Burkina Faso and Niger to the north, and Nigeria to the east.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Benin?
The flag of Benin is green, yellow, and red.
What are the proportions of the flag of Benin?
The flag of Benin has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of Benin mean?
Green stands for hope and renewal, yellow for the country's wealth, and red for the courage of the ancestors. These are the pan-African colors used on many African flags. The flag was first adopted in 1959, replaced during the Marxist period, and restored in 1990.
Can I download the flag of Benin?
Yes: this page has the flag of Benin as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Drawn by User:SKopp, rewritten by User:Gabbe).
