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DR Congo Flag
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s national flag is a sky-blue field crossed diagonally by a red stripe edged in yellow, with a yellow star in the u...
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About DR Congo and its flag
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s national flag is a sky-blue field crossed diagonally by a red stripe edged in yellow, with a yellow star in the upper-left corner. Article 1 of the Constitution identifies this flag as the state emblem.
Flag design and meaning
A sky-blue field carries a red diagonal band with fine yellow borders. A yellow five-pointed star appears in the upper-left corner. The constitutional description likewise specifies the sky-blue field, yellow star, diagonal red band, and yellow edging.
- Blue field: The Presidency says the blue represents peace and hope.
- Red diagonal stripe: The Presidency identifies red as representing the blood of martyrs.
- Yellow star: The Presidency says the star refers to a united country promised a bright future.
History and adoption
The Constitution of 18 February 2006 gives the current description in Article 1. The official online text is a coordinated version published after a 2011 constitutional revision, and its Article 1 continues to describe the sky-blue flag, red diagonal band, yellow edging, and star.
How to recognise this flag
- Look for the single yellow star in the upper-left corner of a sky-blue field.
- The red stripe runs diagonally and is narrowly outlined in yellow on both sides.
DR Congo flag quiz context
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Its region is listed as Africa, which helps place the country among nearby geography questions in the game.
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