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    Flag of Central African Republic

    Flag of Central African Republic
    The flag has four horizontal stripes of blue, white, green and yellow, and a central vertical red stripe, with a yellow star in the upper hoist corner.
    Country
    Central African Republic
    Capital
    Bangui
    Continent
    Africa
    Adopted
    1958
    Colours
    Blue, White, Green, Yellow, Red

    What does the flag of Central African Republic mean?

    The flag uniquely combines the French tricolour colours with the pan-African colours. The red vertical stripe is said to represent the blood of the people, spilled in the fight for independence. The yellow star is a symbol of a bright future.

    Colours and what they stand for

    • Blue

      France and the sky, independence, and liberty.

    • White

      Peace and dignity.

    • Green

      Hope and faith.

    • Yellow

      Tolerance

    • Red

      The blood of the people.

    History

    Adopted in 1958, the flag was designed by the first president of the autonomous territory of Oubangui-Chari, Barthélemy Boganda. He stated that the red stripe symbolised the blood of all people, including the French.

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