Flag of the Central African Republic
Flag NameFlag of the Central African Republic
Country NameCentral African Republic
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2CF
Date Adopted1958-12-01
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio3:5
Primary Colorsblue, white, green, yellow, red
Symbolism DescriptionThe blue represents the sky, freedom, peace, and the Atlantic Ocean, symbolizing a connection to France. White signifies purity, innocence, and the European people. Green stands for the forests, hope, and the African people. Yellow symbolizes gold, the sun, and prosperity. The central red vertical stripe represents the blood shed by all martyrs for independence and serves as a unifying bond between Europeans and Africans. The yellow five-pointed star in the canton is a guiding star for the future, symbolizing independence and unity.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerBarthélemy Boganda
Canton DetailsA yellow five-pointed star is placed in the upper hoist canton on the blue stripe.
Related FlagsFlag of France
Legal DescriptionAdopted by Law No. 58.04 on 1 December 1958.
Description
The national flag of the Central African Republic consists of four horizontal stripes of blue, white, green, and yellow, intersected by a vertical red stripe in the center. A yellow five-pointed star is placed in the upper hoist canton on the blue stripe.
