Southern Africa
Namibia
A blue-over-red-over-green diagonal triband separated by narrow white stripes, with a golden sun in the upper hoist. It was adopted at independence in 1990.
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Adopted
1990
Proportion
2:3
Colours
5
Colours & their meaning
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Blue
The sky, the Atlantic Ocean, water and rain.
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Red
The people and their heroism; their determination to build a future of equal opportunity.
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Green
Vegetation and agricultural resources.
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White
Peace and unity.
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Gold
Life and energy.
Symbols & emblems
Sun with 12 triangular rays
Life and energy.
Did you know?
The Namibian flag was selected from several public submissions and combines ideas from multiple designers.