Flag of South Africa
Colors
#007A4D
#FFB612
#DE3831
#FFFFFF
#002395
#000000
Meaning & Symbolism
The colors combine those of the ANC (black, green, yellow) and British/Dutch colonizers (red, white, blue). The Y symbolizes convergence of diverse elements toward unity.
History
Adopted on the day of the first democratic elections (April 27, 1994). Designed by Fred Brownell as a symbol of the new post-apartheid nation.
Curiosities
It is one of the few national flags with six colors without a coat of arms. The Y design is unique among world flags. It was designed in one week.
