Flag of Burundi
The flag of Burundi is divided by a white diagonal cross into four triangles: red at the top and bottom, and green at the hoist and fly. In the center is a white disc holding three red six-pointed stars outlined in green, arranged in a triangle.
Colors
- Green #48B828 · 35%
- White #F8F8F8 · 34%
- Red #C81828 · 31%
Proportions: 3:5
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Burundi
Red stands for the suffering of the struggle for independence, green for hope, and white for peace. The three stars represent the national motto, Unity, Work, Progress, and are also linked to the country's three main ethnic groups, the Hutu, Tutsi and Twa. The flag was adopted in 1967, after Burundi became a republic.
Map of Burundi
Burundi is a small landlocked country in East Africa, in the African Great Lakes region. It borders Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, partly across Lake Tanganyika.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Burundi?
The flag of Burundi is green, white, and red.
What are the proportions of the flag of Burundi?
The flag of Burundi has a ratio of 3:5 (height to width).
What does the flag of Burundi mean?
Red stands for the suffering of the struggle for independence, green for hope, and white for peace. The three stars represent the national motto, Unity, Work, Progress, and are also linked to the country's three main ethnic groups, the Hutu, Tutsi and Twa. The flag was adopted in 1967, after Burundi became a republic.
Can I download the flag of Burundi?
Yes: this page has the flag of Burundi as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (See File history below for details.).
