Zambia

About the flag

Zambia is correct. The flag’s African fish eagle symbolizes the nation’s ability to rise above challenges, while the green, red, black, and copper-orange colors represent the land, the struggle for freedom, the people, and mineral wealth—especially copper from the Copperbelt. The unusual placement of the stripes near the fly side and the bold eagle make this flag distinctive to Zambia. Context tip: Zambia took its name from the Zambezi River and gained independence in 1964. Memory aid: think “copper and eagle”—the copper-orange reminds you of Zambia’s mining industry, and the soaring eagle points to Zambia. If you spot an eagle paired with copper tones, you’re likely looking at Zambia.