Flag of Rwanda

Flag of Rwanda
Vexillological symbol :	?
Aspect ratio:	≈ 2: 3
Officially accepted:	October 25, 2001

Waving flag

The flag of Rwanda was designed by Alphonse Kirimobenecyo, a local artist and technician.

• Green symbolizes the hope of prosperity thanks to the balanced use of the strength of the people of Rwanda and the country's resources.
• Yellow stands for economic development.
• Blue symbolizes happiness and peace. The people of the country must fight for the peace that will bring them happiness and steady economic development.

The golden colored sun and its 24 rays stand for the light that gradually illuminates the entire people. This translates into unity, transparency and the fight against ignorance.

The flag was officially introduced on October 25, 2001.

Historical flags

From 1961 (officially July 1st, 1962, Independence Day) to 2001, Rwanda carried a flag with the Pan-African colors , with a black 'R' in the yellow field. Before that, it was just a simple tricolor that was identical to the flag of Guinea . The 'R' stands for the name of the country Rwanda.

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  ^? Flag of the Kingdom of Rwanda from 1959 to 1962

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  ^? Flag of the Republic of Rwanda from 1962 to 2001 , aspect ratio 2: 3

See also

• Independence of the state of Rwanda