Flag of the Republic of the Congo
Flag NameFlag of the Republic of the Congo
Country NameRepublic of the Congo
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2CG
Date Adopted1991-08-10
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary Colorsgreen, yellow, red
Symbolism DescriptionThe green color symbolizes the hope and the rich forests of the country. The yellow diagonal stripe represents friendship, the sun shining over the country, and the wealth of its natural resources. The red color signifies the struggle for independence and the blood shed by the martyrs.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
Description
The national flag of the Republic of the Congo features a diagonal yellow stripe running from the lower hoist-side to the upper fly-side, dividing the flag into a green upper triangle and a red lower triangle.
