South African Flag - Official National Symbol and Design Meaning #1768579 (License: Personal Use)

The South African flag features a bold Y-shaped design in green, flanked by white and gold, overlaying horizontal bands of red, white, green, blue, and black. Each color holds symbolic significance-red for sacrifice, blue for harmony, green for fertility, black for the people, white for peace, and gold for mineral wealth. Designed by Fred Brownell, it was first flown on April 27, 1994, marking the end of apartheid.

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