Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
Republic of Zimbabwe
The flag of Zimbabwe is composed of seven equal horizontal bands of green, yellow, red, black, red, yellow and green, with a white isosceles triangle superimposed on the hoist side of the field. This triangle is edged in black, spans about one-fourth the width of the field and has its base on the hoist end. A yellow Zimbabwe bird superimposed on a five-pointed red star is centered in the triangle.
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HararePopulation
14,862,927Area
390,757 km²Landlocked
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What is the Flag of Zimbabwe?
The flag of Zimbabwe is a symbol of the nation's long journey to independence and its ongoing struggles for justice and freedom.
What does the Zimbabwe Flag Look Like?
The flag of Zimbabwe has seven horizontal stripes - green, gold, red, black, red, gold, and green. At the hoist is a black-edged white triangle bearing a golden Zimbabwe Bird superimposed on a red five-pointed star. The hoist triangle is white with a black edge, not a solid black triangle.
Source: Wikipedia: Flag of Zimbabwe.
What is the Zimbabwe Flag Called?
The flag of Zimbabwe is officially known as the "Zimbabwean National Flag". It was adopted in April 1980, shortly after the country declared its independence from the United Kingdom.
What Does the Zimbabwe Flag Represent?
The flag of Zimbabwe symbolizes the struggle of the Zimbabwean people for freedom and justice. It is a reminder of the nation's hard-won independence, and of the diverse cultures, languages, and religions that make up the nation.
It is also a reminder of the commitment of the nation to the African liberation struggle, which is represented by the red star. The flag serves as a source of national pride and unity, and is a symbol of hope and progress for the people of Zimbabwe.
Who Created the Zimbabwean Flag?
No individual designer is recorded. Cedric Herbert is credited only with suggesting that the Zimbabwe Bird be added.
Source: Wikipedia, Flag of Zimbabwe.
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