Flag of Ethiopia
- Country
- Ethiopia
- Capital
- Addis Ababa
- Continent
- Africa
- Adopted
- 1996
- Colours
- Green, Yellow, Red
What does the flag of Ethiopia mean?
The tricolour is a symbol of African pride and unity, while the central emblem represents the diversity and unity of the nation's peoples. The star's rays symbolise the bright future of Ethiopia.
Colours and what they stand for
Green
The fertility of the land, labour, and development.
Yellow
Hope, justice, and equality.
Red
Sacrifice and heroism in the defence of the country.
History
The tricolour was first used in the late 19th century and has been a feature of most of Ethiopia's flags since. The current version, with the central disc and star, was adopted in 1996 to represent the new federal structure of the country.
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