Burundi

About the flag

The flag of Burundi features a unique design with a white diagonal cross that divides the flag into four sections: red at the top and bottom, and green on the sides, with three stars at the center. The colors represent the country's struggle for independence (red), peace (green), and the nation's hope (white). The three stars symbolize the country’s ethnic groups: Hutu, Tutsi, and Twa, promoting unity among them. Burundi, located in East Africa, is one of the smallest countries on the continent. Its flag was adopted in 1967, a time of significant national identity awakening following colonial rule. To help remember this flag, think of the central stars representing harmony among the diverse groups, as well as the distinctive cross which sets it apart from many other flags. This makes Burundi's flag not just a symbol of national pride, but also a representation of its cultural identity.