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The current flag of Rwanda was designed by a local artist, Alphonse Kirimbenecyo. The yellow and green stripes are of equal length while the blue stripe is double the size of those stripes.
The sun and its rays in the Rwanda flag represent unity, transparency and enlightenment from ignorance.
Official Name: Republika Y ' u Rwanda
Capital: Kigali
Location: In central Africa, landlocked by Uganda Zaire Burundi and Tanzania.
Area: 26, 38 Sq. km.
Official Languages: French Kiniarwanda
National Flag: Three equal vertical panels of red, yellow and green (Left to right) the letter R in black is super imposed on the central panel.
Flag Ratio: 2:3
National Anthem : Rwanda nziza Beautiful Rwanda (2001)
National symbol(s):traditional woven basket with peaked lid
National colors: blue, yellow, green
National anthem:
name: "Rwanda nziza" (Rwanda, Our Beautiful Country)
lyrics/music: Faustin MURIGO/Jean-Bosco HASHAKAIMANA
Fact about Rwanda flag |
| Country | Rwanda |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Alphonse Kirimobenecyo |
| Adopted | 25. October 2001 |
| Revision | NA |
| Design and Colors | A horizontal tricolour of blue (double width), yellow and green; charged with a sun-yellow sun in the upper-hoist side corner |
| Size Ratio | 2:3 |
