Flag of Niger
The flag of Niger has three equal horizontal bands of orange, white and green, from top to bottom. An orange circle sits in the center of the white band. The flag has an unusual, nearly square 6:7 ratio, which helps set it apart from the flag of India, which has similar colors.
Colors
- Orange #E85808 · 39%
- Green #08B828 · 34%
- White #F8F8F8 · 28%
Proportions: 6:7
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Niger
Orange stands for the Sahara in the north, green for the fertile south and the Niger River valley, and white for purity and hope. The orange circle represents the sun. The flag was adopted in 1959, shortly before Niger became independent from France in 1960.
Map of Niger
Niger is a large landlocked country in West Africa, on the southern edge of the Sahara. It borders Algeria and Libya to the north, Chad to the east, Nigeria and Benin to the south, and Burkina Faso and Mali to the west.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Niger?
The flag of Niger is orange, green, and white.
What are the proportions of the flag of Niger?
The flag of Niger has a ratio of 6:7 (height to width).
What does the flag of Niger mean?
Orange stands for the Sahara in the north, green for the fertile south and the Niger River valley, and white for purity and hope. The orange circle represents the sun. The flag was adopted in 1959, shortly before Niger became independent from France in 1960.
Can I download the flag of Niger?
Yes: this page has the flag of Niger as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Made by: Philippe Verdy User:verdy_p, see also fr:Utilisateur:verdy_p.).
