Flag of Zimbabwe
The flag of Zimbabwe has seven horizontal stripes: green, yellow, red, black, red, yellow and green. At the hoist is a white triangle with a black border, holding a red five-pointed star on which stands the yellow Zimbabwe Bird. The flag is twice as long as it is tall.
Colors
- Green #086808 · 26%
- Red #D80808 · 24%
- Yellow #F8D808 · 23%
- White #F8F8F8 · 13%
- Black #080808 · 11%
Proportions: 1:2
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Zimbabwe
Green stands for farming and the land, yellow for mineral wealth, red for the blood shed in the struggle for independence, and black for the heritage of the majority of the people. The white triangle represents peace, and the red star the hopes of the nation. The Zimbabwe Bird is based on stone carvings found at Great Zimbabwe. The flag was adopted on April 18, 1980, at independence.
Map of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in southern Africa, between the Zambezi River in the north and the Limpopo River in the south. It borders Zambia to the north, Mozambique to the east, South Africa to the south and Botswana to the west.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Zimbabwe?
The flag of Zimbabwe is green, red, yellow, white, and black.
What are the proportions of the flag of Zimbabwe?
The flag of Zimbabwe has a ratio of 1:2 (height to width).
What does the flag of Zimbabwe mean?
Green stands for farming and the land, yellow for mineral wealth, red for the blood shed in the struggle for independence, and black for the heritage of the majority of the people. The white triangle represents peace, and the red star the hopes of the nation. The Zimbabwe Bird is based on stone carvings found at Great Zimbabwe. The flag was adopted on April 18, 1980, at independence.
Can I download the flag of Zimbabwe?
Yes: this page has the flag of Zimbabwe as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (See File history below for details.).
