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Burundi

Republika y' Uburundi / République du Burundi; Republic of Burundi

Last modified: 2005-05-28 by Željko heimer
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[Flag of Burundi] [National Flag] 3:5
by Mark Sensen and António Martins, 15 Nov 1999
Flag adopted 28 June 1967, ratio set to 3:5 on 27 september 1982, coat of arms adopted in 1966.
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Meaning and origin of the flag

The flag was adopted in 1967.
Stuart Notholt, 12 Mar 1996

The ratio of the flag was changed 27-9-82 to 3:5 when was published the official regulation. [Earlier de facto proportions 2:3. Ed.]
Jaume Ollé, 05 Sep 1998

The three stars in the centre of the flag officially refer to the three words