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Flag of Chad

Flag of Chad

Flag NameFlag of Chad
Country NameChad
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2TD
Date Adopted1959-11-06
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary ColorsBlue, Yellow, Red
Symbolism DescriptionThe blue stripe represents the sky, hope, and the waters of Lake Chad. The yellow stripe symbolizes the sun and the desert in the northern part of the country. The red stripe signifies the blood shed for independence, as well as progress and unity for the nation.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerUnknown
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Legal DescriptionLaw No. 59/13 of November 6, 1959

Description

The national flag of Chad is a vertical tricolor consisting of a blue stripe on the hoist side, a yellow stripe in the middle, and a red stripe on the fly side.

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