La Francophonie Flag
International Organisation FlagsThe emblem of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, the association of French-speaking countries.
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | La Francophonie Flag |
|---|---|
| Category | International Organisation Flags |
| Adopted On | 1970 |
| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 6 |
| Main Colors | Purple, Green, Yellow, Red, Blue, White |
| Design Type | White field with a five-part coloured ring |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code |
|---|---|---|
| Purple | #7A3E98 | |
| Green | #009B48 | |
| Yellow | #FFD100 | |
| Red | #E4002B | |
| Blue | #0057B8 | |
| White | #FFFFFF |
Flag Design and Symbols
| Purple colour | Represents one of the five continents |
|---|---|
| Green colour | Represents one of the five continents |
| Yellow colour | Represents one of the five continents |
| Red colour | Represents one of the five continents |
| Blue colour | Represents one of the five continents |
| White colour | Represents the field |
| Five coloured segments | The five continents where French is spoken |
Facts about the Flag of La Francophonie Flag
- The five interlocking arcs in different colours form a broken circle, representing the five continents where French is spoken.
- The emblem of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, the association of French-speaking countries.
- The flag belongs to the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie. It is used in the French-speaking world.
- It was founded on 20 March 1970.
- It is based in Paris.
- It has 88 member states and governments, including observers.
- The flag was adopted in 1970.
- The design is 56 years old as of 2026.
- Construction: White field with a five-part coloured ring.
- It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
- The flag uses 6 colours: purple, green, yellow, red, blue and white.
- The purple stands for one of the five continents.
- The green stands for one of the five continents.
- The yellow stands for one of the five continents.
- The red stands for one of the five continents.
- Five coloured segments: The five continents where French is spoken.
- The five colours of the emblem stand for the five continents where French is spoken.
- It is filed here under International Organisation Flags, one of the categories of flag that belong to no country.
Frequently asked questions about the La Francophonie Flag
What is the La Francophonie Flag?
The emblem of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, the association of French-speaking countries.
Whose flag is the La Francophonie Flag?
It is the flag of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, used in the French-speaking world.
When was the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie founded?
The Organisation internationale de la Francophonie was founded on 20 March 1970.
When was the La Francophonie Flag adopted?
The La Francophonie Flag was adopted in 1970.
What do the colours of the La Francophonie Flag mean?
Purple for one of the five continents, green for one of the five continents, yellow for one of the five continents, red for one of the five continents, blue for one of the five continents and white for the field.
What do the symbols on the La Francophonie Flag mean?
Five coloured segments — The five continents where French is spoken.
Where is it based and how large is it?
It is based in Paris and it has 88 member states and governments, including observers.
What are the proportions of the La Francophonie Flag?
It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
What else is worth knowing about the La Francophonie Flag?
The five colours of the emblem stand for the five continents where French is spoken.
Is the La Francophonie Flag a national flag?
No. It is not the flag of any sovereign state and is listed here under International Organisation Flags.
