Flag of Chad
The flag of Chad has three vertical stripes of equal width in blue, yellow and red, with blue at the hoist side. It carries no emblem or inscription. The design is almost identical to the flag of Romania: the two differ only in the exact shade of blue, which is slightly darker on Chad's flag.
Colors
- Blue #082868 · 33%
- Yellow #F8C808 · 33%
- Red #C80838 · 33%
Proportions: 2:3
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Chad
Blue is usually explained as the sky, hope and the waters of the south, yellow as the sun and the desert of the north, and red as progress, unity and the sacrifice made for the nation. The tricolor was adopted in 1959, shortly before Chad gained independence from France in 1960, and combines the pattern of the French flag with Pan-African colors.
Map of Chad
Chad is a landlocked country in north-central Africa, stretching from the Sahara Desert in the north to tropical savanna in the south. It borders Libya, Sudan, the Central African Republic, Cameroon, Nigeria and Niger.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Chad?
The flag of Chad is blue, yellow, and red.
What are the proportions of the flag of Chad?
The flag of Chad has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of Chad mean?
Blue is usually explained as the sky, hope and the waters of the south, yellow as the sun and the desert of the north, and red as progress, unity and the sacrifice made for the nation. The tricolor was adopted in 1959, shortly before Chad gained independence from France in 1960, and combines the pattern of the French flag with Pan-African colors.
Can I download the flag of Chad?
Yes: this page has the flag of Chad as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (SKopp & others (see upload log)).
