30 June 1964 (after the union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, 62 years).
Designed byNo individual designer; merger of the Tanganyika and Zanzibar flags.
Design & Symbolism
Specs plus what each color and emblem means on this flag — tap an element to reveal its meaning.
Proportions
2:3
Shape
Rectangular
Colors
Green#1EB53A · Pantone 356 C
Green depicts the land and agriculture.
Yellow#FCD116 · Pantone 116 C
The golden borders depict the mineral wealth.
Black#000000
The black band depicts the people.
Blue#00A3DD · Pantone 298 C
Blue depicts the lakes, rivers and the Indian Ocean.
Construction details
Proportions 2:3. Two triangles, green at the upper hoist, blue at the lower fly, separated by a black band edged in yellow running from the lower hoist to the upper fly.
Construction sheet
Etiquette & protocol
How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.
Specific rules — Tanzania
The flag is honoured on 9 December, Independence Day.
It flies on public buildings and at official ceremonies.
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?
It was born in 1964 from merging the flags of two united territories, one on the mainland, one an island.
