Flag of Djibouti
The flag of Djibouti is divided horizontally into two equal bands, light blue on top and green below. A white isosceles triangle runs from the hoist side, and a red five-pointed star sits in the middle of the triangle. The flag carries no other emblem or text, and its proportions are 2:3.
Colors
- Green #18A828 · 36%
- Light blue #68B8E8 · 36%
- White #F8F8F8 · 27%
Proportions: 2:3
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Djibouti
Light blue stands for the sea and the sky and for the Issa (Somali) people, while green represents the earth and the Afar people. White stands for peace, and the red star for the unity of the nation and the struggle for independence. The flag was first raised on June 27, 1977, when Djibouti became independent from France.
Map of Djibouti
Djibouti is a small country in the Horn of Africa, on the Bab-el-Mandeb strait where the Red Sea meets the Gulf of Aden. It borders Eritrea to the north, Ethiopia to the west and south, and Somalia to the southeast.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Djibouti?
The flag of Djibouti is green, light blue, and white.
What are the proportions of the flag of Djibouti?
The flag of Djibouti has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of Djibouti mean?
Light blue stands for the sea and the sky and for the Issa (Somali) people, while green represents the earth and the Afar people. White stands for peace, and the red star for the unity of the nation and the struggle for independence. The flag was first raised on June 27, 1977, when Djibouti became independent from France.
Can I download the flag of Djibouti?
Yes: this page has the flag of Djibouti as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Unknown authorUnknown author).
