Malawi
Adopted1964
Design classSun Emblem
RegionAfrica
Black, red and green bands with a rising sun.
History and symbolism
A rising red sun of 31 rays stands on the black band of the African people, above red for the blood of martyrs and green for the land. Restored in 2012 after a brief redesign.
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