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Learn about the history, design and symbolism of the South African flag, adopted in 1994 after the end of apartheid. The flag has six colours and a green Y shape that represent the country's diversity and unity.
8 cze 2001 · Learn about the history, design and symbolism of the South African national flag, which was first used in 1994. Find out the official colour specifications and instructions for flying the flag.
Description of Flag of South Africa. The national flag is rectangular; it is one and a half times as long as it is wide. It is black, gold, green, white, chilli red and blue. It has a green Y-shaped band that is one fifth as wide as the flag.
flag of South Africa. national flag consisting of a horizontally oriented Y-shape (known in heraldry as a pall) in green, with yellow (gold) and white borders, separating sections of red and blue and a black hoist triangle. The flag’s width-to-length ratio is 2 to 3. Flag of South Africa (1928–94).
The South African national flag was first hoisted on 27 April 1994 when the country held its first free elections. Today this is known as Freedom Day and is celebrated as a public holiday on which the flag is traditionally flown.
8 cze 2001 · Learn about the design, history and meaning of the South African flag, first used in 1994. Find out the rules and etiquette for flying the flag and see related collections in the archives.
South Africa at a glance. BrandSA. The national flag was designed by a former South African State Herald, Mr Fred Brownell, and was first used on 27 April 1994. The design and colours are a synopsis of principal elements of the country's flag history.
