Flag of Burkina Faso
Flag NameFlag of Burkina Faso
Country NameBurkina Faso
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2BF
Date Adopted1984-08-04
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary Colorsred, green, yellow
Symbolism DescriptionThe red stripe symbolizes the revolution and the blood shed by martyrs for the country's liberation. The green stripe represents the abundance of Burkina Faso's agricultural and natural riches. The yellow five-pointed star is the guiding light of the revolution, symbolizing the bright future for the nation and its mineral wealth. The colors are also the Pan-African colors, reflecting solidarity with other African nations.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
Description
The national flag of Burkina Faso features two horizontal stripes of red (top) and green (bottom), with a yellow five-pointed star centered on the flag. The design was adopted following the 1983 revolution.
