Flag of the Central African Republic
The flag of the Central African Republic has four equal horizontal bands of blue, white, green and yellow, crossed in the middle by a vertical red band. A yellow five-pointed star sits in the upper hoist corner, on the blue band.
Colors
- Yellow #F8C808 · 22%
- White #F8F8F8 · 21%
- Green #289828 · 21%
- Blue #083888 · 20%
- Red #D81838 · 17%
Proportions: 2:3
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of the Central African Republic
The flag was designed by Barthélemy Boganda, the country's founding leader, and adopted in 1958. It combines the blue, white and red of France with the pan-African red, green and yellow, expressing friendship between Europe and Africa. The red band stands for the blood shared by all peoples, and the star for independence and progress.
Map of the Central African Republic
The Central African Republic is a landlocked country in the heart of Africa. It borders Chad to the north, Sudan to the northeast, South Sudan to the east, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo to the south, and Cameroon to the west.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of the Central African Republic?
The flag of the Central African Republic is yellow, white, green, blue, and red.
What are the proportions of the flag of the Central African Republic?
The flag of the Central African Republic has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of the Central African Republic mean?
The flag was designed by Barthélemy Boganda, the country's founding leader, and adopted in 1958. It combines the blue, white and red of France with the pan-African red, green and yellow, expressing friendship between Europe and Africa. The red band stands for the blood shared by all peoples, and the star for independence and progress.
Can I download the flag of the Central African Republic?
Yes: this page has the flag of the Central African Republic as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Barthélemy Boganda).
