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Seychelles

Africa

Quick Facts

Capital

Victoria

Population

98K

Area

451 km²

Density

217 /km²

Median age

36.7 yrs

Description

Adoption

8 January 1996 (third flag since independence in 1976, 30 years).

Designed byPhilippe Uzice, winner of a national contest (1996).

Design & Symbolism

Specs plus what each color and emblem means on this flag — tap an element to reveal its meaning.

Proportions

1:2

Shape

Rectangular

Colors

Blue#003D88 · Pantone 286 C

Blue depicts the sky and the sea surrounding the islands.

Yellow#FCD955 · Pantone 116 C

Yellow depicts the sun, which gives light and life.

Red#D92223 · Pantone 186 C

Red depicts the people and their determination to work in unity and love.

White#FFFFFF

White depicts social justice and harmony.

Green#007A39 · Pantone 356 C

Green depicts the land and the natural environment.

Construction details

Proportions 1:2. Five oblique bands, blue, yellow, red, white, green, radiating from the lower hoist corner toward the top and the fly.

Construction sheet

Etiquette & protocol

How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.

Specific rules — Seychelles

The flag is honoured on 18 June, National Day.
It must never touch the ground.

Common conventions

Keep the flag clean and never let it touch the ground.
Never fly a torn or faded flag — repair or replace it.
Illuminate the flag if it stays up at night.
Never use the flag as clothing, packaging or advertising.
Dispose of a worn flag respectfully, not in the trash.

Did you know?

Its five bands radiate from a single corner, a layout almost unique among national flags.

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