Flag of South Africa facts for kids
The national flag of South Africa was adopted in April 1994.
It was designed by Frederick Brownell in March 1994.
It replaced the flag of South Africa (1928–1994).
Appearance
It has horizontal bands of red (on the top) and blue (on the bottom), It is separated by a central green band which splits into a horizontal "Y" shape.
Images for kids
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South African Ambassador to the U.S. Harry Schwarz presenting the new flag to the U.S. president Bill Clinton and vice president Al Gore in May 1994.
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The flag flying at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
See also
In Spanish: Bandera de Sudáfrica para niños
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