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    Flag of Eswatini

    Flag of Eswatini
    A central red horizontal stripe, with thinner yellow and blue stripes above and below, and a large black and white Nguni shield and spears in the centre.
    Country
    Eswatini
    Capital
    Mbabane
    Continent
    Africa
    Adopted
    1968
    Colours
    Red, Yellow, Blue

    What does the flag of Eswatini mean?

    The flag's colours represent past battles, mineral wealth, and peace. The shield and spears are symbols of protection from the country's enemies, and their black and white colouring represents the peaceful coexistence of the black and white communities.

    Colours and what they stand for

    • Red

      Past battles and the nation's security.

    • Yellow

      The country's mineral wealth.

    • Blue

      Peace and stability.

    History

    Adopted in 1968, the flag is based on a design given to the Swazi Pioneer Corps by King Sobhuza II in 1941. The original design was slightly modified to create the current national flag.

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