The flag should be lowered ceremoniously and hoisted briskly.
Disrespecting the flag is an offense punishable by law in some countries. Therefore, some countries like the United States have flag codes that everyone must follow. The national flag is a state symbol that must be respected and displayed proudly. The Greek flag was officially adopted on January 13, 1822. The white and blue colors symbolize the colors of the Greek sea or sky. Another theory claims that the bands represent the nine goddesses of science, literature, civilizations, and art. The nine stripes represent the nine letter in the term ‘’freedom’’. The white cross represents the established religion of the locals (Eastern Orthodox Christianity). It also has a blue canton on the upper hoist-side with a cross. The final product, forged in such context, is nothing but breathtaking and awe inspiring, as these ten of the most beautiful African flags above exemplify.The Greek national flag features nine horizontal stripes of white alternating with blue. Whether it be prior or post-colonialism, the traditions, culture, symbols, and the essence of the people of each country in general all come together in the making of a country flag. Final say on African flagsĪs you've learned in this article, Africa is a continent whose nations have a long and often turbulent history. The black and white of the shield relate that the people of Swaziland, both black and white, live in perfect harmony. The Nguni shield, two spears and staff are symbols that represent protection from the country’s enemies.
The yellow stands for the wealth of the mineral resources of Swaziland. The red stands for the lives lost and the blood shed in Swaziland’s past battles. It covers two spears and a staff decorated with injobo (feather tassels). In the center of the flag is a large black and white Nguni shield. The red stripe is bordered by yellow stripes. The flag of Swaziland consists of horizontal stripes in the colors blue (top and bottom) and red. Lastly, the hoe encapsulates the country’s peasantry and agriculture. The Kalashnikov assault rifle shows that the people of Mozambique are vigilant and will defend their rights and freedom.
The open book symbolizes the importance of education to the growth and development of the nation. The five-pointed star is a symbol for Socialism and Internationalism. Black represents the African continent and the white is a symbol for peace. The yellow symbolizes the country’s rich mineral deposits and the green represents the lushness of the land. The red on the flag represents the nation’s struggle for independence. Another interesting detail is a Kalashnikov assault rifle (AK-47) and a hoe crossed over an opening book. Drawn in the center of the triangle is a five-point start with part of the country’s coat of arm on it. On the left side of the flag, is a red isosceles triangle that is drawn horizontally so that it points to the center of the flag. The top horizontal stripe is green the second stripe is black and bordered above and below by a thin white stripe and the third stripe is yellow. The flag of Mozambique is designed with three stripes of equal width.