Description:

THE Zambian FLAG comprise a green base with three equal-sized vertical stripes from left to right of red, black and orange. There is an orange eagle above the stripes.

Meaning of Clours:

GREEN: The green base represents vegetation and natural wealth

RED: Red represents Zambia’s struggle for independence

BLACK: Represents the people of Zambia

ORANGE: Orange stands for the mineral wealth, especially copper.

EAGLE: The eagle stands for freedom and is in the National Court of Arms

Brief History:

The Zambian flag was adopted on Zambian Independence Day – October 24, 1964. the country gained her independence from Britain and at this time changed the name from Northern Rhodesia to Zambia. The Zambian flag law states that the National Flag shall only be flown between the hours of sunrise and sunset.