Flag of Namibia
countryThe flag of Namibia was adopted on March 21, 1990. Red diagonal band fimbriated white, between blue and green with a golden sun. It uses 5 colours: blue, red, green, white and gold. The official proportions are 2:3.
Hoist
Ratio 2:3
Fly
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Namibia |
|---|---|
| Country | Namibia |
| Official Country Name | Republic of Namibia |
| Capital | Windhoek |
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Southern Africa |
| ISO Country Code | NA / NAM |
| Internet Domain | .na |
| Calling Code | +264 |
| Currency | Namibian dollar (NAD), South African rand (ZAR) |
| National Language(s) | Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana |
| Demonym | Namibian |
| Area | 825,615 km² |
| Population | 3.0 million (2025 est.) |
Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Namibia |
|---|---|
| Adopted On | March 21, 1990 |
| First Used | 1990 |
| Current Version Adopted | March 21, 1990 |
| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 5 |
| Main Colors | Blue, Red, Green, White, Gold |
| Design Type | Red diagonal band fimbriated white, between blue and green with a golden sun |
| Official Status | Official National Flag |
| Government Authority | Government of Namibia |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | #003580 | 0, 53, 128 | 100, 59, 0, 50 | |
| Red | #D21034 | 210, 16, 52 | 0, 92, 75, 18 | |
| Green | #009543 | 0, 149, 67 | 100, 0, 55, 42 | |
| White | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 | |
| Gold | #FFCE00 | 255, 206, 0 | 0, 19, 100, 0 |
Flag Design and Symbols
| Blue colour | Represents the sky, the Atlantic Ocean and rain |
|---|---|
| Red colour | Represents the people and their heroism |
| Green colour | Represents vegetation and agriculture |
| White colour | Represents peace and unity |
| Gold colour | Represents warmth and the Namib Desert |
| Golden sun | Life and energy; its twelve triangular rays represent the twelve main ethnic groups |
Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
|---|---|
| 1990 | The design was first used |
| 1990-03-21 | The current flag was officially adopted |
| Present | The flag remains in official use |
| Present | The flag remains in official use |
Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio | 2:3 |
|---|---|
| Width | 2 units (hoist) |
| Length | 3 units (fly) |
Namibia Flag Usage
| Government Buildings | Yes |
|---|---|
| Schools | Yes |
| Civil Use | Yes |
| Official Ceremonies | Yes |
| Sports Events | Yes |
| National Holidays | Yes |
| Military | Yes |
| Naval Use | Yes |
| Embassies | Yes |
| International Events | Yes |
Other Official Flags of Namibia
| Flag Type | Use | Link |
|---|---|---|
| National Flag | National representation | View flag |
| Civil Flag | Used by civilians | View flag |
| State Flag | Used by government | View flag |
| War Flag | Used during military operations | View flag |
| Naval Ensign | Used by the navy | View flag |
| Air Force Flag | Used by the air force | View flag |
| Presidential Standard | Used by the head of state | View flag |
| Royal Standard | Used by the monarch | View flag |
| Historical Flag | Previous national flag | View flag |
Quick Facts About the Flag
| Flag Age | 36 years old as of 2026 |
|---|---|
| Adoption Date | March 21, 1990 |
| Oldest Version | 1990 |
| Most Common Color | Blue |
| Similar Flags | Democratic Republic of the Congo, Galicia, Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| Unique Feature | Red diagonal band fimbriated white, between blue and green with a golden sun |
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Facts about the Flag of Namibia
- The diagonal red band fimbriated in white runs from lower hoist to upper fly, cutting the field into blue and green triangles.
- The twelve-rayed gold sun in the canton is drawn from the flag of the Ovambo people and represents life and energy.
- The design was assembled in 1990 by a committee from more than eight hundred public submissions rather than taken from a single entry.
- The flag of Namibia was officially adopted on March 21, 1990.
- The flag in its present form is 36 years old as of 2026.
- Design type: Red diagonal band fimbriated white, between blue and green with a golden sun.
- The official proportions are 2:3. It shares that ratio with 82 national flags.
- The flag uses 5 colours: blue, red, green, white and gold.
- The blue on the flag stands for the sky, the Atlantic Ocean and rain.
- The red on the flag stands for the people and their heroism.
- The green on the flag stands for vegetation and agriculture.
- Golden sun: Life and energy; its twelve triangular rays represent the twelve main ethnic groups.
- The design belongs to the "Diagonal band" family, shared with 5 other flags in this reference.
- Flags most often confused with it: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Galicia and Saint Kitts and Nevis.
- Namibia became independent on 21 March 1990 from South Africa.
- Football is the most played sport and rugby union the most successful.
- The national animal is the oryx, the gemsbok.
- The national anthem is "Namibia, Land of the Brave".
Frequently Asked Questions about the Flag of Namibia
When was the flag of Namibia adopted?
The flag of Namibia was officially adopted on March 21, 1990.
What do the colours of the flag of Namibia mean?
Blue for the sky, the Atlantic Ocean and rain, red for the people and their heroism, green for vegetation and agriculture, white for peace and unity and gold for warmth and the Namib Desert.
When did Namibia gain independence?
Namibia became independent on 21 March 1990 from South Africa.
What is the national sport of Namibia?
Football is the most played sport and rugby union the most successful.
What do the symbols on the flag of Namibia represent?
Golden sun — Life and energy; its twelve triangular rays represent the twelve main ethnic groups.
What are the proportions of the flag of Namibia?
The official ratio is 2:3, which makes the flag rectangular. It shares those proportions with 82 national flags.
What is the national anthem of Namibia?
The national anthem is "Namibia, Land of the Brave".
When is the national day of Namibia?
It falls on 21 March, Independence Day, and the flag is flown across the country.
What is the national animal of Namibia?
The national animal is the oryx, the gemsbok.
What is the capital of Namibia?
The capital is Windhoek. The currency is the Namibian dollar (NAD), South African rand (ZAR) and the language spoken is Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana.