Flag of Botswana
Colors
#75AADB
#000000
#FFFFFF
Meaning & Symbolism
Light blue represents water (rain), essential in an arid country. Black and white represent racial harmony, also symbolized by the zebra, the national animal.
History
Adopted on September 30, 1966 when Botswana gained independence from the United Kingdom.
Curiosities
The national motto is "Pula" (rain), showing the importance of water. The flag deliberately avoids Pan-African colors to emphasize racial harmony.
