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    Flag of South Sudan

    Flag of South Sudan
    Three horizontal stripes of black, red, and green, separated by two thin white stripes, with a blue triangle on the hoist side bearing a gold star.
    Country
    South Sudan
    Capital
    Juba
    Continent
    Africa
    Adopted
    2005
    Colours
    Black, Red, Green, White, Blue, Gold

    What does the flag of South Sudan mean?

    The flag is a symbol of the country's struggle for independence and its aspirations for peace and prosperity. The star represents the unity of the states of South Sudan.

    Colours and what they stand for

    • Black

      Represents the people of South Sudan.

    • Red

      Represents the blood shed for freedom.

    • Green

      Represents the country's natural wealth and land.

    • White

      Represents peace.

    • Blue

      Represents the waters of the Nile River.

    • Gold

      Represents the country's mineral wealth and unity.

    History

    Adopted in 2005, it was originally the flag of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement. It became the national flag upon the country's independence in 2011.

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