Flag of Lesotho
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Flag Meaning
The flag of Lesotho represents a nation focused on peace and traditional identity. The central feature is a black mokorotlo which is a traditional Basotho hat that symbolizes the cultural heritage and unity of the people. This design was specifically chosen to signify a transition toward a peaceful and stable kingdom.
Colors & Symbols
The blue stripe signifies the sky and rain which are vital for the nation's agriculture. White represents the peace that the country strives to maintain and green symbolizes the prosperity and the fertile land of the kingdom.
Adopted 2006
Proportions 2 to 3
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Country Statistics
Capital Maseru
Population 2.1M
Region Africa
ISO-2 LS
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ZAF Flag History
Lesotho has used three different national flags since its independence in 1966. The first design featured vertical stripes while the second introduced in 1987 used diagonal stripes and military symbols. The current horizontal tricolor was adopted on the fortieth anniversary of independence to reflect a move toward internal and external peace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lesotho's current flag was officially adopted on 2006.
Lesotho's flag has an official proportion of 2 to 3.
The hat is known as a mokorotlo, a traditional straw hat that is a national symbol of the Basotho people.
Blue represents rain and water, white stands for peace, and green signifies the country's prosperity and land.
The change occurred to celebrate forty years of independence and to replace military symbols with a design that emphasizes a peaceful national identity.
Lesotho has officially adopted three different national flags since gaining independence from the United Kingdom.