Flag of Democratic Republic of the Congo
A sky-blue field with a red diagonal stripe edged in yellow, and a yellow star in the upper hoist.
- Colours
- light blue
- red
- yellow
- Region
- Africa
- Adopted
- 2006
What the flag of Democratic Republic of the Congo means
Sky blue stands for peace and the red stripe for the blood of the country's martyrs, edged in yellow for its wealth. The yellow star stands for a radiant future. The design is close to the flag the country used after independence in 1960.
Where is Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Democratic Republic of the Congo is in Africa. The nearest countries in Battuta are Burundi, Rwanda, Republic of the Congo, Uganda and Central African Republic. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Africa.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Democratic Republic of the Congo adopted?
The current flag of Democratic Republic of the Congo was adopted in 2006.
What colours are on the flag of Democratic Republic of the Congo?
The main colours of the flag of Democratic Republic of the Congo are light blue, red and yellow.