Flag of Malawi
Horizontal bands of black, red and green, with a red rising sun on the black band.
- Colours
- black
- red
- green
- Region
- Africa
- Adopted
- 1964
What the flag of Malawi means
Black stands for the African people, red for the blood of martyrs for African freedom, and green for the country's nature. The rising red sun stands for the dawn of hope and freedom for Africa. The flag was briefly replaced from 2010 to 2012.
Where is Malawi?
Malawi is in Africa. The nearest countries in Battuta are Mozambique, Zambia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Comoros. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Africa.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Malawi adopted?
The current flag of Malawi was adopted in 1964.
What colours are on the flag of Malawi?
The main colours of the flag of Malawi are black, red and green.