Flag of Malawi
The flag of Malawi has three equal horizontal bands of black, red and green, from top to bottom. A red rising sun with 31 rays sits in the center of the black band, with only its upper half and rays showing above the red stripe. The flag has a 2:3 ratio and no other symbols.
Colors
- Red #C83818 · 39%
- Green #088858 · 33%
- Black #080808 · 27%
Proportions: 2:3
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Malawi
Black stands for the peoples of Africa, red for the blood of those who struggled for freedom, and green for the country's nature. The rising sun represents the dawn of hope and freedom for Africa, and its 31 rays recall that Malawi was the 31st African country to gain independence. The flag was adopted in 1964; a version with a full white sun was used from 2010 to 2012.
Map of Malawi
Malawi is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa, stretched along the western and southern shores of Lake Malawi. It borders Tanzania to the north, Zambia to the west and Mozambique to the east, south and southwest.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Malawi?
The flag of Malawi is red, green, and black.
What are the proportions of the flag of Malawi?
The flag of Malawi has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of Malawi mean?
Black stands for the peoples of Africa, red for the blood of those who struggled for freedom, and green for the country's nature. The rising sun represents the dawn of hope and freedom for Africa, and its 31 rays recall that Malawi was the 31st African country to gain independence. The flag was adopted in 1964; a version with a full white sun was used from 2010 to 2012.
Can I download the flag of Malawi?
Yes: this page has the flag of Malawi as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Original: Unknown author Vector: Achim1999).
