Flag of Seychelles
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Flag Meaning
The flag of Seychelles features five diagonal bands that radiate from the bottom left corner, symbolizing a dynamic new country moving into the future. This unique oblique design represents the growth and vitality of the nation as it progresses with energy.
Colors & Symbols
Blue represents the sky and the Indian Ocean, while yellow symbolizes the sun which provides light and life. Red signifies the people and their determination to work in unity, white stands for social justice and harmony, and green represents the lush land and natural environment.
Adopted 1996
Proportions 1:2
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Country Statistics
Capital Victoria
Population 122.7K
Region Africa
ISO-2 SC
Flag History
Upon independence, the nation first used a flag with blue and red triangles divided by a white saltire. Following a political shift, a horizontal red and green flag with a wavy white stripe was used for many years. The current design was introduced to reflect the transition to a multi-party democracy and national reconciliation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Seychelles's current flag was officially adopted on 1996.
Seychelles's flag has an official proportion of 1:2.
The five colors represent the various political movements and the natural elements of the islands, with specific meanings for the sky, sun, people, justice, and land.
It is one of the few national flags to use oblique bands radiating from a single corner, which creates a sense of forward motion and development.
The national flag consists only of the five colored bands and does not include any coat of arms or emblems.
The red band represents the Seychellois people and their determination to work together in unity and love for the future of the nation.