Africa
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Specs plus what each color and emblem means on this flag — tap an element to reveal its meaning.
Proportions
2:3
Shape
Rectangular
Colors
#198A00 · Pantone 356 CGreen depicts the country's natural resources and vegetation.
#EF7D00 · Pantone 151 COrange depicts the mineral wealth, notably copper; the eagle, freedom and rising above hardship.
#DE2010 · Pantone 186 CRed depicts the struggle for freedom.
#000000Black depicts the people.
Symbols & elements
The orange eagle in flight stands for the people's ability to rise above the nation's problems, and for freedom. It is the only national flag with its emblem in the lower fly corner.
Construction details
Proportions 2:3. A green field with, in the lower fly corner, three vertical stripes of red, black and orange, topped by an orange fish eagle in flight.
Construction sheet
How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.
Specific rules — Zambia
Common conventions
Its emblem is neither centred nor at the hoist, but tucked into the lower fly corner, a rare layout.
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On the blog
One article covers this flag.
Why Do So Many African Flags Share the Same Colours?
Green, yellow, red. Across Africa, these three colours appear again and again. Their story leads back to Ethiopia, a victory that became a symbol, and the African independence movements of the 20th century.
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