Flag of Burkina Faso

This national flag features two equal horizontal bands of red on the top and green on the bottom. Centered over the dividing line is a single five-pointed yellow star. The entire composition maintains a standard aspect ratio of 2:3.

The red stripe signifies the socialist revolution and the blood shed by martyrs during the struggle for independence. Representing the nation's agricultural abundance and natural vegetation, the green band occupies the lower half of the field. A yellow star at the center acts as a guiding light, symbolizing the revolutionary principles and the country's mineral wealth. Together, these Pan-African colors emphasize Burkina Faso's connection to other African liberation movements.

Burkina Faso officially adopted this design on August 4, 1984, following a coup led by Thomas Sankara. This change coincided with the renaming of the nation from the Republic of Upper Volta to Burkina Faso. Previously, the country utilized a horizontal tricolor of black, white, and red, which represented the three main branches of the Volta River. Since its 1984 introduction, the current flag has remained the primary national symbol through various political transitions.