Flag of Namibia

History of the Namibian Flag

The national flag of Namibia first became official on March 21, 1990. Throughout its history, the country has been under western colonialism for long periods of time. For this reason, the official use of the flag could only be realized after a long period of time. The flag of the country was used by Mozambique on the date in question. Because both countries were located on the same geography. Therefore, they have many common aspects. One of the biggest features of the country’s flag is that it is the national symbol of the African Republic. Namibia officially used the flag after gaining full independence from South Africa in 1990. The history of the country’s flag started to be used especially after the European colonization periods. Throughout its history, the region was first controlled by the Dutch and then the British state. This situation did not change much after the South African occupation.

Namibia Flag Meaning

The meaning of the official flag of Namibia is in question. It is important to summarize the meaning of the flag in order to avoid confusion for our consumers. The flag is made up of 3 different color tones in total: blue in the upper left, red in the middle and green in the lower right. The blue hue symbolizes the sky and the ocean on its shores, and the richness of the land with its rich water resources. The red hue symbolizes the blood of the soldiers who lost their lives in the national struggle and independence. The green hue represents the country’s natural wealth and the fertility of its soil. This shade also symbolizes the country’s natural vegetation.

Namibia Flag Dimensions

When you want to use it as a pennant or flag, we prepare the size of your flag on a minimum of 100×150 cm and 200×300 cm. There are details to be considered in Namibia flag sizes. First of all, the flag should be prepared from satin fabric.

Namibia Flag Uses

As of today, the flag is used extensively in state and military areas, official parades and ceremonies, traditions and customs, and public areas within the legal scope. Namibia has also developed rapidly in the field of education and health, especially in recent years.