South Africa Flag

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South Africa flag

Country Code

ZA, ZAF (ISO 3166-1)

Category

Africa

Population

59,308,690

Capital

比勒陀利亚

Area

1,221,037 km²

Currency

R, ZAR

Calling Code

+27

Official Name

Republic of South Africa

Subregion

Southern Africa

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Swati, Southern Sotho, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu

Top Level Domain

.za

Driving Side

Drive on the left

UN Status

UN Member

Highest Point

3 450 m, 11 319 ft

Lowest Point

0 m, 0 ft

International Organization Membership

United Nations

GDP Per Capita

2018

South Africa Flag Meaning

The Y-shaped design symbolizes the convergence of diverse elements in South African society, uniting as one moving forward. Known as the 'Rainbow Flag', it represents the country's transition from apartheid to democracy. The flag deliberately avoids specific color symbolism to allow all South Africans to identify with it, embodying the motto 'Unity in Diversity'.

South Africa Flag Colors

#DE3831

Red (#DE3831) - European heritage and blood shed in struggles

#002395

Blue (#002395) - endless possibilities and African skies

#007A4D

Green (#007A4D) - fertility of the land and African heritage

#FFB612

Yellow (#FFB612) - mineral wealth and natural resources

#000000

Black (#000000) - African people and their heritage

#FFFFFF

White (#FFFFFF) - European population and peace between communities

Frequently asked questions

What colors are on the South Africa flag?
The South Africa flag uses these colors: #DE3831, #002395, #007A4D, #FFB612, #000000, #FFFFFF.
What is the country code for South Africa?
South Africa uses the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code ZA.
What is the capital of South Africa?
The capital of South Africa is 比勒陀利亚.
Which continent is South Africa in?
South Africa is located in Africa.

South Africa Capital

比勒陀利亚 - Capital of South Africa

比勒陀利亚 - Capital of South Africa