Flag of Lesotho
Lesotho's flag has three horizontal stripes: blue at the top, a wider white stripe in the middle and green at the bottom. In the center of the white stripe is a black Basotho hat, the mokorotlo, a traditional cone-shaped straw hat with a knob on top. The flag has a 2:3 ratio.
Colors
- White #F8F8F8 · 36%
- Blue #081888 · 30%
- Green #089848 · 30%
- Black #080808 · 3%
Proportions: 2:3
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Lesotho
Blue stands for the sky and rain, white for peace and green for the land and prosperity, while the black hat represents the Basotho people and their identity. The current flag was adopted in 2006, on the 40th anniversary of independence, replacing an earlier design that showed a shield, a spear and a club.
Map of Lesotho
Lesotho is a small, landlocked kingdom in southern Africa. It is completely surrounded by South Africa, making it one of only three countries in the world that lie entirely within another country, along with San Marino and Vatican City.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Lesotho?
The flag of Lesotho is white, blue, green, and black.
What are the proportions of the flag of Lesotho?
The flag of Lesotho has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of Lesotho mean?
Blue stands for the sky and rain, white for peace and green for the land and prosperity, while the black hat represents the Basotho people and their identity. The current flag was adopted in 2006, on the 40th anniversary of independence, replacing an earlier design that showed a shield, a spear and a club.
Can I download the flag of Lesotho?
Yes: this page has the flag of Lesotho as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (See File history below for details.).
