Flag of Benin
Flag NameFlag of Benin
Country NameBenin
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2BJ
Date Adopted1990-08-01
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary ColorsGreen, Yellow, Red
Symbolism DescriptionThe green stripe at the hoist symbolizes hope, renewal, and the rich flora of the country. The yellow horizontal stripe represents prosperity and the savannas in the north. The red horizontal stripe signifies courage and the blood shed by ancestors in the defense of the nation. These colors are part of the Pan-African movement.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerUnknown
Related FlagsFlag of Ghana, Flag of Guinea, Flag of Mali, Flag of Senegal
Legal DescriptionThe flag was originally adopted on August 1, 1959, and was re-adopted on August 1, 1990, following the end of the People's Republic of Benin, restoring the original design.
Description
The national flag of Benin consists of a green vertical stripe at the hoist, and two horizontal stripes of yellow (top) and red (bottom) in the fly.
