Flag of Namibia
Flag NameFlag of Namibia
Country NameNamibia
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2NA
Date Adopted1990-03-21
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary Colorsblue, red, green, white, gold
Symbolism DescriptionBlue represents the sky, the Atlantic Ocean, Namibia's water resources, and rain. Red signifies the Namibian people's heroism and their determination to build a future of equal opportunity, and their sacrifice in the struggle for independence. Green symbolizes Namibia's natural resources and vegetation. White stands for peace and unity. The golden sun represents life and energy, the sun, and the Namib Desert.
Symbolism Categoriesnature
DesignerFrederick Brownell
Related FlagsSWAPO flag
Legal DescriptionThe design and symbolism of the flag are defined in the Constitution of Namibia.
Description
The national flag of Namibia features a diagonal red stripe, bordered by white, running from the lower hoist-side to the upper fly-side. The upper triangle is blue, and the lower triangle is green. In the upper hoist corner, a golden sun with 12 triangular rays is placed.
