Flag of Central African Republic
Four horizontal bands of blue, white, green and yellow crossed by a vertical red band, with a yellow star in the upper hoist.
- Colours
- blue
- white
- green
- yellow
- red
- Region
- Africa
- Adopted
- 1958
What the flag of Central African Republic means
The flag combines the colours of France, blue, white and red, with the Pan-African green, yellow and red, to stand for friendship between Europe and Africa. The red band joins them all, for the blood all people share, and the star is a guide toward progress.
Where is Central African Republic?
Central African Republic is in Africa. The nearest countries in Battuta are Cameroon, Chad, Republic of the Congo, South Sudan and Democratic Republic of the Congo. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Africa.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Central African Republic adopted?
The current flag of Central African Republic was adopted in 1958.
What colours are on the flag of Central African Republic?
The main colours of the flag of Central African Republic are blue, white, green, yellow and red.