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Flag of Niger

Flag of Niger

Flag NameFlag of Niger
Country NameNiger
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2NE
Date Adopted1959-11-23
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio6:7
Primary Colorsorange, white, green
Symbolism DescriptionThe orange stripe represents the Sahara Desert to the north and the Sahel region. The white stripe symbolizes purity, innocence, and the Niger River. The green stripe represents hope, the fertile regions in the south, and the savanna. The central orange disc symbolizes the sun and independence.
Symbolism Categoriesnature
DesignerUnknown
Legal DescriptionDefined in the Constitution of Niger.

Description

The national flag of Niger is a horizontal tricolor of orange, white, and green, with an orange disc in the center of the white stripe. The image provided does not match this description, as it displays the flag of Belgium.

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