Flag of Zambia
The flag of Zambia is green with an orange eagle in flight in the upper fly corner. Below the eagle, at the bottom of the fly side, are three vertical stripes of red, black and orange, side by side. The eagle is an African fish eagle, the national bird.
Colors
- Green #187858 · 75%
- Orange #F89818 · 9%
- Red #D80828 · 8%
- Black #080808 · 8%
Proportions: 2:3
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Zambia
Green stands for the country's natural resources and vegetation, red for the struggle for freedom, black for the people of Zambia, and orange for its mineral wealth, especially copper. The eagle represents the people's ability to rise above the nation's problems. The flag was adopted on October 24, 1964, when Zambia became independent.
Map of Zambia
Zambia is a landlocked country in southern Africa. It borders the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Mozambique to the east, Zimbabwe and Namibia to the south and Angola to the west.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Zambia?
The flag of Zambia is green, orange, red, and black.
What are the proportions of the flag of Zambia?
The flag of Zambia has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of Zambia mean?
Green stands for the country's natural resources and vegetation, red for the struggle for freedom, black for the people of Zambia, and orange for its mineral wealth, especially copper. The eagle represents the people's ability to rise above the nation's problems. The flag was adopted on October 24, 1964, when Zambia became independent.
Can I download the flag of Zambia?
Yes: this page has the flag of Zambia as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Gabriel Ellison).
