Flag of Niger

The flag of Niger was adopted on August 3, 1960. It consists of three horizontal bands of orange, white, and green, with an orange sun disc centered on the white band. Orange represents the Sahara Desert and the nation’s sacrifice, white symbolizes purity and the waters of the River Niger, and green stands for hope and agriculture. The sun disc signifies energy and a bright future, emphasizing national unity. The flag’s proportions are set at 6:7, preserving a traditional design. It is widely used in international conferences and sporting events to intuitively represent Niger’s identity.

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