Flag of Ethiopia
Horizontal bands of green, yellow and red, with a blue disc in the centre holding a yellow star.
- Colours
- green
- yellow
- red
- blue
- Region
- Africa
- Adopted
- 1996
What the flag of Ethiopia means
Green stands for the land and hope, yellow for peace and religious freedom, and red for the sacrifices made for the country. The emblem, a yellow star on a blue disc, stands for the equality and unity of the nations and peoples of Ethiopia. Its colours inspired the Pan-African colours.
Where is Ethiopia?
Ethiopia is in Africa. The nearest countries in Battuta are Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Africa.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Ethiopia adopted?
The current flag of Ethiopia was adopted in 1996.
What colours are on the flag of Ethiopia?
The main colours of the flag of Ethiopia are green, yellow, red and blue.