Flag of Ethiopia - Design, Colors, Meaning, Symbolism

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The flag of Ethiopia features three horizontal bands of green, yellow, and red with a blue emblem at the center.It symbolizes land and hope, peace and harmony, and the strength and unity of the nation.

The National Flag of Ethiopia

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Ethiopia Flag Facts

CountryEthiopia
CapitalAddis Ababa
CurrencyEthiopian Birr (ETB)
Official LanguageAmharic
ISO Country CodeETH
Adopted On31 October 1996
Design ByGovernment of Ethiopia
National Day28 May (Derg Downfall Day)
National SongWodefit Gesgeshi, Widd Innat Ityopp’ya (National Anthem)
Flag Ratio1:2
ColorsGreen, Yellow, Blue, and Red
DesignHorizontal tricolor of green (top), yellow (middle), and red (bottom) with a blue disk and yellow pentagram at the center
Center SymbolYellow Pentagram on Blue Disk
Meaning of GreenThe land and agricultural wealth
Meaning of YellowPeace, hope, and harmony among peoples
Meaning of RedStrength, sacrifice, and heroism
Symbolism of PentagramUnity, equality, and the diversity of the Ethiopian people
Cultural InfluenceInspired by Ethiopia’s long history of independence and Pan-African identity
Unique FeatureEthiopia’s colors inspired many African national flags
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