The state flag of the Republic of Burundi was first raised in July 1982.
Description and proportions of the flag of Burundi
The state symbol of Burundi, the country's flag has a shape that is classic for most state flags in independent countries of the world. The rectangle, the sides of which correspond to each other in a 5: 3 ratio, is divided by diagonally white stripes into four triangles. The top and bottom are the same in area and are colored bright red. The triangles, the bases of which are the free edge and the staff, are also equal and are marked on the flag of Burundi in light green.
In the center of the panel there is a round white disk with three red six-pointed stars. The shapes are arranged in a triangle with the top up, each of them outlined in green.
The stars on the Burundi flag symbolically mean the words of the state's motto - "Unity. Work. Progress". The colors of the flag also have important meanings for the people of the country. The red fields of the flag are the memory of the blood shed in the struggle for independence. Green triangles symbolize the hope for a better life and the desire for positive change, while the white color speaks of the desire to live in peace.
The red color of the Burundi flag is repeated on the coat of arms of the state. It is a heraldic shield, behind which there are three crossed spears. The red shield is bordered with gold. The head of the lion, depicted in the center of the shield, is of the same color. The white ribbon at the bottom contains the motto of the republic.
The Burundi flag can be used for any purpose on land, including by citizens and civil society organizations, ground forces and official authorities.
History of the flag of Burundi
In 1961, after the country gained independence from the colonial rule of Belgium, the country received its own flag. It was a rectangular panel divided vertically into three equal parts. The stripe closest to the shaft was red, followed by white, and the free edge was green.
After proclaiming Burundi a kingdom in 1962, the authorities adopted a new flag that almost coincided with the current state symbol. The only difference was that in the center of the white circle there was a stylized image of a tobacco flower. Later, until 1982, the image on the flag just changed in the center of the white disk, until three six-rayed stars took their rightful place there.
