Flag of Niger
Sub-Saharan Africa · NE · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionSub-Saharan Africa
- ISO codeNE
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Niger |
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| Country | Niger |
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| Official Name | Republic of Niger |
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| Capital | Niamey |
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| Continent | Africa |
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| Region | Western Africa |
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| ISO Code | NE / NER |
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| Internet Domain | .ne |
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| Calling Code | +227 |
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| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF) |
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| Official Language(s) | French |
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| Demonym | Nigerien |
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| Area | 1,267,000 km² |
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| Population | 22,442,948 (approx.) |
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| Coastline | Landlocked — no sea coast |
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| United Nations Member | Yes |
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Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Niger |
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| Current Version Adopted | 23 November 1959 |
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| Design First Used | 1959 |
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| Flag Proportion | 6:7 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangular |
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| Number of Colours | 3 |
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| Main Colours | Orange, White, Green |
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| Designer | Adopted before independence from France |
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| Design Type | Horizontal tricolour with an orange disc |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Official Status | Official national flag |
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| Governing Authority | Government of Niger |
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Flag Colour Information
| Colour | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| Orange | | #0DB02B | 13, 176, 43 | 93, 0, 76, 31 | No official Pantone reference |
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| White | | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Green | | #E05206 | 224, 82, 6 | 0, 63, 97, 12 | No official Pantone reference |
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Flag Design and Symbolism
| Orange disc | The sun, and the sacrifices of the people |
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| Orange | Stands for the northern regions of the Sahara desert. |
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| White | Stands for purity and the river Niger. |
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| Green | Stands for the grasslands of the south and hope. |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 23 November 1959 | Adopted a year before independence and retained ever since |
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| Present | The flag remains in official use |
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Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio (height : width) | 6:7 |
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| Hoist (height) | 6 units |
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| Fly (width) | 7 units |
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| Layout | Horizontal tricolour with an orange disc |
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| Band / Stripe Construction | Three equal horizontal bands with a central disc |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
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| Governing Specification | Constitution of Niger, Article 34 |
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How the Flag of Niger Is Used
| Setting | Flown | Notes |
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| Government buildings | Yes | Flown on official premises |
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| Schools and public institutions | Yes | Common in daily and ceremonial use |
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| Private and civil use | Yes | May be flown by members of the public |
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| Public holidays and commemorations | Yes | Displayed on national days of remembrance |
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| Armed forces | Yes | Carried by the military as a war flag or colour |
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| Naval ensign | No | Landlocked — no seagoing navy |
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| Embassies and consulates | Yes | Flown at diplomatic missions abroad |
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| International sport | Yes | Used at the Olympic Games and world championships |
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| United Nations building | Yes | Flown in the row of member states |
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Other Official Flags of Niger
| Flag Type | Purpose | In Use |
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| National flag | The primary flag shown on this page | Yes |
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| Civil flag | Flown by private citizens and organisations | Yes |
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| War flag | Carried by the armed forces on land | Yes |
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| Naval ensign | Flown at sea by naval and merchant vessels | No |
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| Air force ensign | Used by the air force | No |
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| Presidential standard | Marks the presence of the head of state | Yes |
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| Royal standard | Marks the presence of the monarch | No |
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| Historical flags | Earlier designs no longer in official use | Not documented |
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Quick Facts About the Flag
| Years in Use (current design) | 67 years |
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| Adoption Date | 23 November 1959 |
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| Earliest Recorded Use | 1959 |
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| Designer | Adopted before independence from France |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Dominant Colour | Orange |
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| Flags It Resembles | India’s flag has a comparable saffron-white-green with a central emblem |
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| Notable Feature | Horizontal tricolour with an orange disc |
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