Ten years ago today, on 9 July 2005, South Sudan, the 193rd and most recent United Nations member state, adopted its flag.
Today also marks the fourth anniversary of its independence from the Republic of Sudan.
The South Sudan Flag is identical to that of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement.
It is also similar in construction and colour to those of Sudan and neighbouring Kenya.
The Pan-African colours of black, red, and green represent respectively the people, the martyrs’ blood and the nation’s agricultural resources.
The white, as usual, symbolises peace after many years of war.
The blue chevron represents the White Nile, which runs right through South Sudan.
The angled yellow star represents the ten states that make up the young nation.
Bonus facts: South Sudan and South Africa are the only nations whose flags feature six colours in their primary design.
Author: Alex Crouch (Flag Institute accredited journalist, 2015/16). Revised Flag Institute, March 2026
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