Flag of South Sudan
Sub-Saharan Africa · SS · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionSub-Saharan Africa
- ISO codeSS
- Source formatSVG (infinitely scalable)
- Available downloadsSVG · PNG · JPG · WEBP · ICO · PDF
Download the flag of South Sudan as SVG, PNG, JPG, WEBP, ICO or PDF in any resolution you need.
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of South Sudan |
|---|
| Country | South Sudan |
|---|
| Official Name | Republic of South Sudan |
|---|
| Capital | Juba |
|---|
| Continent | Africa |
|---|
| Region | Middle Africa |
|---|
| ISO Code | SS / SSD |
|---|
| Internet Domain | .ss |
|---|
| Calling Code | +211 |
|---|
| Currency | South Sudanese pound (SSP) |
|---|
| Official Language(s) | English |
|---|
| Demonym | South Sudanese |
|---|
| Area | 619,745 km² |
|---|
| Population | 10,975,920 (approx.) |
|---|
| Coastline | Landlocked — no sea coast |
|---|
| United Nations Member | Yes |
|---|
Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of South Sudan |
|---|
| Current Version Adopted | 9 July 2011 |
|---|
| Design First Used | 2005 |
|---|
| Flag Proportion | 1:2 |
|---|
| Flag Shape | Rectangular |
|---|
| Number of Colours | 6 |
|---|
| Main Colours | Black, Red, Green, White, Blue, Gold |
|---|
| Designer | Based on the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement flag |
|---|
| Design Type | Six-part design with a blue hoist triangle and a gold star |
|---|
| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
|---|
| Official Status | Official national flag |
|---|
| Governing Authority | Government of South Sudan |
|---|
Flag Colour Information
| Colour | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
|---|
| Black | | #078930 | 7, 137, 48 | 95, 0, 65, 46 | No official Pantone reference |
|---|
| Red | | #DA121A | 218, 18, 26 | 0, 92, 88, 15 | No official Pantone reference |
|---|
| Green | | #078930 | 7, 137, 48 | 95, 0, 65, 46 | No official Pantone reference |
|---|
| White | | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 | No official Pantone reference |
|---|
| Blue | | #0F47AF | 15, 71, 175 | 91, 59, 0, 31 | No official Pantone reference |
|---|
| Gold | | #FCDD09 | 252, 221, 9 | 0, 12, 96, 1 | No official Pantone reference |
|---|
Flag Design and Symbolism
| Star of Bethlehem | A single gold star for the unity of the states of South Sudan |
|---|
| Black | Stands for the people of South Sudan. |
|---|
| Red | Stands for the blood shed in the struggle for freedom. |
|---|
| Green | Stands for the land and its agricultural wealth. |
|---|
| White | Stands for peace, in the fimbriations. |
|---|
| Blue | Stands for the waters of the Nile. |
|---|
| Gold | Stands for the star of Bethlehem and the unity of the states. |
|---|
Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
|---|
| 2005 | Adopted by the autonomous government after the peace agreement |
|---|
| 9 July 2011 | Raised as the flag of the world’s newest sovereign state |
|---|
| Present | The flag remains in official use |
|---|
Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio (height : width) | 1:2 |
|---|
| Hoist (height) | 1 units |
|---|
| Fly (width) | 2 units |
|---|
| Layout | Six-part design with a blue hoist triangle and a gold star |
|---|
| Band / Stripe Construction | Three horizontal bands with white fimbriations and a blue triangle at the hoist |
|---|
| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
|---|
| Governing Specification | Transitional Constitution of South Sudan, Article 2 |
|---|
How the Flag of South Sudan Is Used
| Setting | Flown | Notes |
|---|
| Government buildings | Yes | Flown on official premises |
|---|
| Schools and public institutions | Yes | Common in daily and ceremonial use |
|---|
| Private and civil use | Yes | May be flown by members of the public |
|---|
| Public holidays and commemorations | Yes | Displayed on national days of remembrance |
|---|
| Armed forces | Yes | Carried by the military as a war flag or colour |
|---|
| Naval ensign | No | Landlocked — no seagoing navy |
|---|
| Embassies and consulates | Yes | Flown at diplomatic missions abroad |
|---|
| International sport | Yes | Used at the Olympic Games and world championships |
|---|
| United Nations building | Yes | Flown in the row of member states |
|---|
Other Official Flags of South Sudan
| Flag Type | Purpose | In Use |
|---|
| National flag | The primary flag shown on this page | Yes |
|---|
| Civil flag | Flown by private citizens and organisations | Yes |
|---|
| War flag | Carried by the armed forces on land | Yes |
|---|
| Naval ensign | Flown at sea by naval and merchant vessels | No |
|---|
| Air force ensign | Used by the air force | No |
|---|
| Presidential standard | Marks the presence of the head of state | Yes |
|---|
| Royal standard | Marks the presence of the monarch | No |
|---|
| Historical flags | Earlier designs no longer in official use | Yes |
|---|
Quick Facts About the Flag
| Years in Use (current design) | 15 years |
|---|
| Adoption Date | 9 July 2011 |
|---|
| Earliest Recorded Use | 2005 |
|---|
| Designer | Based on the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement flag |
|---|
| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
|---|
| Dominant Colour | Black |
|---|
| Flags It Resembles | Kenya and Malawi share the black-red-green palette |
|---|
| Notable Feature | Six-part design with a blue hoist triangle and a gold star |
|---|
