Flag of Zambia
A green field with an orange eagle in the upper fly above three vertical stripes of red, black and orange.
- Colours
- green
- red
- black
- orange
- Region
- Africa
- Adopted
- 1964
What the flag of Zambia means
Green stands for the land, red for the struggle for freedom, black for the people and orange for the country's copper and mineral wealth. The orange African fish eagle flying above them stands for the ability to rise above the nation's problems.
Where is Zambia?
Zambia is in Africa. The nearest countries in Battuta are Zimbabwe, Malawi, Botswana, Tanzania and Angola. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Africa.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Zambia adopted?
The current flag of Zambia was adopted in 1964.
What colours are on the flag of Zambia?
The main colours of the flag of Zambia are green, red, black and orange.