Flag of Zimbabwe
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Basic Flag Information Flag Name Flag of Zimbabwe Country Zimbabwe Official Name Republic of Zimbabwe Capital Harare Continent Africa Region Eastern Africa ISO Code ZW / ZWE Internet Domain .zw Calling Code +263 Currency Botswana pula (BWP), Chinese yuan (CNY), Euro (EUR), British pound (GBP), Indian rupee (INR), Japanese yen (JPY), United States dollar (USD), South African rand (ZAR), Zimbabwean bonds (ZWB) Official Language(s) Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language Demonym Zimbabwean Area 390,757 km² Population 14,439,018 (approx.) Coastline Landlocked — no sea coast United Nations Member Yes
Flag Specifications Official Flag Name Flag of Zimbabwe Current Version Adopted 18 April 1980 Design First Used 1980 Flag Proportion 1:2 Flag Shape Rectangular Number of Colours 5 Main Colours Green, Yellow, Red, Black, White Designer Cedric Herbert Design Type Seven horizontal stripes with a white hoist triangle and the Zimbabwe Bird Nickname No widely used nickname Official Status Official national flag Governing Authority Government of Zimbabwe
Flag Colour Information Colour Appearance HEX Code RGB CMYK Pantone Green #319208 49, 146, 8 66, 0, 95, 43 No official Pantone reference Yellow #FFD200 255, 210, 0 0, 18, 100, 0 No official Pantone reference Red #DE2010 222, 32, 16 0, 86, 93, 13 No official Pantone reference Black #000000 0, 0, 0 0, 0, 0, 100 No official Pantone reference White #FFFFFF 255, 255, 255 0, 0, 0, 0 No official Pantone reference
Flag Design and Symbolism Zimbabwe Bird The soapstone bird found at Great Zimbabwe, the national emblem Red star The nation’s aspirations and the revolutionary struggle Green Stands for the agriculture and rural areas of the country. Yellow Stands for the mineral wealth, especially gold. Red Stands for the blood shed in the wars of liberation. Black Stands for the heritage and ethnicity of the African people. White Stands for peace, in the hoist triangle.
Flag History Year / Period Event 18 April 1980 Raised at independence from the United Kingdom 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 Seven horizontal stripes with a white hoist triangle and the Zimbabwe Bird Band / Stripe Construction Seven equal horizontal stripes, mirrored around the central black band Construction Sheet Available Yes Governing Specification Zimbabwe Flag Act, Chapter 10:10
How the Flag of Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe 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 Yes 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 Not documented
Quick Facts About the Flag Years in Use (current design) 46 years Adoption Date 18 April 1980 Earliest Recorded Use 1980 Designer Cedric Herbert Nickname No widely used nickname Dominant Colour Green Flags It Resembles No close relatives among national flags Notable Feature Seven horizontal stripes with a white hoist triangle and the Zimbabwe Bird
