Flag Facts

"Unity, Liberty, Justice"

The flag of Namibia was adopted on March 21, 1990 upon independence from South Africa. After 850 designs were submitted for consideration, the above design was chosen and symbolize the following:

Red - represents Namibia's most important resource, its people. It refers to their heroism and their determination to build a future of equal opportunity for all.

White - refers to peace and unity.

Green - symbolizes vegetation and agricultural resources.
Blue - represents the clear Namibian sky and the Atlantic Ocean, the country's precious water resources and rain.

Golden-Yellow Sun - represents life and energy.