Zimbabwe's flag shows who it is as a nation. It tells the story of its past and hopes for tomorrow. This flag became the official symbol when Zimbabwe broke free from British rule. The people raised it high on April 18, 1980, marking its first day as an independent country.
The flag has seven equal stripes running side to side. These stripes alternate between green, yellow, red, black, red, yellow, and green again. A white triangle sits on the left edge, with a thin black line separating it from the stripes. Inside this triangle, a golden Zimbabwe bird perches above a red five-pointed star.
Each color carries meaning for Zimbabweans. Green represents the farms and plants that feed the nation. Yellow stands for gold and other valuable...