Flag of Seychelles
- Country
- Seychelles
- Capital
- Victoria
- Continent
- Africa
- Adopted
- 1996
- Colours
- Blue, Yellow, Red, White, Green
What does the flag of Seychelles mean?
The five bands represent the colours of the country's main political parties and symbolise a dynamic new country moving into the future. The colours also represent the sky and sea (blue), the sun (yellow), the people's determination (red), social justice (white) and the land (green).
Colours and what they stand for
Blue
The sky and the sea.
Yellow
The sun.
Red
The people and their determination.
White
Social justice and harmony.
Green
The land and natural environment.
History
Adopted in 1996, this is the third national flag since independence in 1976. The previous two flags were associated with the political parties in power at the time.
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