Flag of Eswatini
The flag of Eswatini has five horizontal stripes: blue, yellow, a wide crimson stripe, yellow and blue. Across the center of the crimson stripe lies a black and white Nguni shield, together with two spears and a staff decorated with tassels of feathers, all placed horizontally.
Colors
- Blue #3858B8 · 39%
- Red #B80808 · 33%
- Yellow #F8D808 · 13%
- Black #080808 · 6%
- White #F8F8F8 · 6%
Proportions: 2:3
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Eswatini
Blue stands for peace and stability, yellow for the country's natural resources, and crimson for the battles of the past. The shield and spears represent the protection of the nation, and the black and white of the shield are said to show black and white people living together in peace. The flag was adopted in 1968, the year of independence from the United Kingdom.
Map of Eswatini
Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, is a small landlocked country in southern Africa. It is almost completely surrounded by South Africa, which borders it on the north, west and south, and shares its eastern border with Mozambique.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Eswatini?
The flag of Eswatini is blue, red, yellow, black, and white.
What are the proportions of the flag of Eswatini?
The flag of Eswatini has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of Eswatini mean?
Blue stands for peace and stability, yellow for the country's natural resources, and crimson for the battles of the past. The shield and spears represent the protection of the nation, and the black and white of the shield are said to show black and white people living together in peace. The flag was adopted in 1968, the year of independence from the United Kingdom.
Can I download the flag of Eswatini?
Yes: this page has the flag of Eswatini as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Sobhuza II).
