Flag of Tanzania
Colors
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Meaning & Symbolism
Green represents the country's natural vegetation. Yellow symbolizes Tanzania's mineral wealth. Black represents the Tanzanian people. Blue represents the Indian Ocean and the country's numerous lakes. The diagonal black stripe bordered by yellow symbolizes the union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar that formed Tanzania in 1964.
History
Created in 1964 when Tanganyika and Zanzibar united to form Tanzania. Combines elements from both territories' flags.
Curiosities
Tanzania has Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. The name is a combination of "Tanganyika" and "Zanzibar".
