Flag of South Sudan

South Sudan's flag features six horizontal stripes of black, red, and green, separated by white fimbriations. A blue triangle is situated at the hoist, bearing a five-pointed gold star. The flag's aspect ratio is 1:2.

Black represents the African people of South Sudan, while red symbolizes the blood shed for liberation. Green signifies the nation's agricultural wealth and the lush landscapes. White represents peace and honesty achieved after many years of war. The blue triangle symbolizes the waters of the Nile River, a vital resource, and the gold star, the Star of Bethlehem, represents unity and hope for the new nation.

The flag of South Sudan was initially adopted by the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) during the Second Sudanese Civil War. It served as the movement's flag for several decades. Following the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in 2005 and the subsequent independence referendum, it was formally adopted as the national flag on July 9, 2011, upon South Sudan's declaration of independence. There have been no changes to the flag's design since its adoption.