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    Flag of Burundi

    Flag of Burundi
    The flag is divided by a white saltire into red and green areas, with a central white disc containing three red six-pointed stars outlined in green.
    Country
    Burundi
    Capital
    Gitega
    Continent
    Africa
    Adopted
    1967
    Colours
    Green, White, Red

    What does the flag of Burundi mean?

    The three stars in the centre officially represent the three words of the national motto: 'Unité, Travail, Progrès' (Unity, Work, Progress). The red colour is said to symbolise the blood shed in the struggle for independence, the green represents hope, and the white stands for peace.

    Colours and what they stand for

    • Green

      Hope

    • White

      Peace

    • Red

      The suffering of the nation during its struggle for freedom.

    History

    Adopted in 1967, the flag's design was slightly modified in 1982 when the proportions were changed. The three stars have been a consistent feature of the flag.

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