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Swaziland

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Last modified: 2005-06-03 by bruce berry
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[Swaziland][Variant] 2:3~
Flag adopted: 6 October 1968

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Flag description

The flag is rectangular, and its colours are red, blue and yellow. Each of these colours has a meaning:
Red stands for the battles of the past
Blue stands for peace and stability
Yellow stands for the resources the has
The flag also has a picture of a shield and spear. These two symbols stand for protection of our country from enemies. The shield is black and white to show that black and white people live together peacefully in Swaziland.
Source: this website.

The flag was officially hoisted on 30 Oct 1967. It was based on the flag, granted by King Sobhuza II to the Emasotsha Regiment in 1941. This flag, amended slightly, was hoisted on 25 Apr 1967 when the British Union flag was hauled down. The blood red color is the symbol of past struggles; yellow points at prosperity by the richness in minerals; blue is t