The National Flag

The National Flag of the Republic of Zimbabwe consists of seven even horizontal stripes of green, gold/yellow, red and black colours with a white triangle containing a red five pointed star with a Zimbabwean Bird.

The following are the meanings of the colours on the flag :

• Green represents agriculture and vegetation
• Yellow/Gold represents the country’s mineral wealth
• Red represents the blood shed during the war of liberation
• Black represents the Black majority
• White triangle represents peace

 

The Zimbabwe Bird represents the National Emblem and the Red five pointed Star represents the nation’s aspirations.