Flag of Lesotho - Design, Colors, Meaning, Symbolism

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The flag of Lesotho features horizontal bands of blue, white, and green with a black Basotho hat at the center.It symbolizes rain and prosperity, peace, and the nation’s land and people.

The National Flag of Lesotho

Flag of Lesotho
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Lesotho Flag Facts

CountryLesotho
CapitalMaseru
CurrencyLesotho Loti (LSL) / South African Rand (ZAR)
Official LanguageSesotho and English
ISO Country CodeLSO
Adopted On4 October 2006
Design ByGovernment of Lesotho
National Day4 October (Independence Day)
National SongLesotho Fatše La Bontata Rona (National Anthem of Lesotho)
Flag Ratio2:3
ColorsBlue, White, Green, Black
DesignHorizontal tricolor with blue (top), white (middle), and green (bottom) featuring a black Basotho hat in the center
Center SymbolMokorotlo (Basotho hat)
Meaning of BlueRepresents rain and water
Meaning of WhiteSymbolizes peace
Meaning of GreenRepresents prosperity and agriculture
Symbolism of MokorotloRepresents Basotho culture, unity, and traditional heritage
Unique FeatureUses a traditional cultural hat instead of a coat of arms or emblem
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