Flag of the Republic of the Congo
The flag of the Republic of the Congo is divided diagonally by a yellow band running from the lower hoist corner to the upper fly corner. The triangle above the band, at the hoist, is green, and the triangle below it, at the fly, is red. There is no emblem.
Colors
- Green #089838 · 34%
- Red #D82818 · 33%
- Yellow #F8D808 · 33%
Proportions: 2:3
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of the Republic of the Congo
Green, yellow and red are the Pan-African colors. Green is usually said to stand for the forests and agriculture, yellow for friendship and the nobility of the people, and red for the struggle for independence. The flag was first adopted in 1959, replaced during the socialist period, and restored in 1991.
Map of the Republic of the Congo
The Republic of the Congo, also called Congo-Brazzaville, is a country in Central Africa that straddles the equator. It borders Gabon, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola's Cabinda exclave, and has a short Atlantic coastline.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of the Republic of the Congo?
The flag of the Republic of the Congo is green, red, and yellow.
What are the proportions of the flag of the Republic of the Congo?
The flag of the Republic of the Congo has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of the Republic of the Congo mean?
Green, yellow and red are the Pan-African colors. Green is usually said to stand for the forests and agriculture, yellow for friendship and the nobility of the people, and red for the struggle for independence. The flag was first adopted in 1959, replaced during the socialist period, and restored in 1991.
Can I download the flag of the Republic of the Congo?
Yes: this page has the flag of the Republic of the Congo as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (See File history below for details.).
