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    Flag of South Africa

    Flag of South Africa
    A Y-shaped band of green, bordered in white against a background of red and blue, with a black triangle bordered in gold on the hoist side.
    Country
    South Africa
    Capital
    Pretoria
    Continent
    Africa
    Adopted
    1994
    Colours
    Red, White, Green, Gold, Black, Blue

    What does the flag of South Africa mean?

    The 'Y' shape represents the merging of different elements of South African society and their path forward. The colours are a blend of the flags of the past and represent the diversity of the nation.

    Colours and what they stand for

    • Red

      Represents the bloodshed and sacrifices made during the country's struggle for independence.

    • White

      Symbolises peace and honesty.

    • Green

      Represents the country's fertile land and agriculture.

    • Gold

      Symbolises the country's mineral wealth and a generous spirit.

    • Black

      Represents the black population of South Africa.

    • Blue

      Symbolises the sky and the two oceans that surround the country.

    History

    Adopted in 1994 to represent the new, post-apartheid South Africa. It is the only six-coloured national flag in the world.

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