Flag of Namibia

Flag of Namibia

The flag of Namibia is crossed by a wide red diagonal band, edged in white, that runs from the lower hoist corner to the upper fly corner. Above the band is a blue triangle with a gold sun of 12 triangular rays near the hoist, and below it is a green triangle. The flag has a 2:3 ratio.

Colors

  • Green #089848 · 32%
  • Blue #082868 · 29%
  • Red #C81828 · 28%
  • White #F8F8F8 · 8%

Proportions: 2:3

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Meaning of the flag of Namibia

Blue stands for the sky, the Atlantic Ocean and the importance of water, red for the Namibian people and their heroism, and white for peace and unity. Green represents the country's vegetation and farming, and the gold sun stands for life and energy. The flag was adopted on March 21, 1990, the day Namibia became independent.

Map of Namibia

Namibia is a country in southwestern Africa with a long coast on the Atlantic Ocean. It borders Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south and southeast.

See the map of Namibia →

Map of Namibia

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Frequently asked questions

What colors are on the flag of Namibia?

The flag of Namibia is green, blue, red, and white.

What are the proportions of the flag of Namibia?

The flag of Namibia has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).

What does the flag of Namibia mean?

Blue stands for the sky, the Atlantic Ocean and the importance of water, red for the Namibian people and their heroism, and white for peace and unity. Green represents the country's vegetation and farming, and the gold sun stands for life and energy. The flag was adopted on March 21, 1990, the day Namibia became independent.

Can I download the flag of Namibia?

Yes: this page has the flag of Namibia as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.

Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (SVG by Vzb83~commonswiki et al.).