Zimbabwe Flag

Green stands for agriculture; gold represents mineral wealth; red signifies the blood shed in liberation struggles; black denotes the black majority; the white triangle represents peace; the Zimbabwe Bird embodies historical heritage; the red star stands for aspirations, socialism, and revolutionary ideals. 

First raised on independence day, 18 April 1980, it replaced colonial-era flags. Inspired by the ruling ZANU‑PF party’s colours, its design intended to unite national identity with historical continuity. 

Seven equal horizontal stripes in green, gold, red, black, red, gold, green. A white isosceles triangle at the hoist contains a red star topped by the Zimbabwe Bird (based on Great Zimbabwe soapstone statuette). Proportions and colours specified in national legislation. 

The flag is flown at government buildings, military units, and national celebrations. It is raised at sunrise and lowered at sunset, flown at half-mast during mourning, and respectful display is expected under national flag laws.