Flag of Zambia

Zambia's flag features a green field with a panel of vertical stripes on the fly side in the order of red, black, and orange. An orange African fish eagle, wings outstretched, is positioned in the upper fly corner above the stripes. The flag maintains a 2:3 aspect ratio.

Green on the Zambian flag symbolizes the nation's rich natural resources and vegetation. Red represents the struggle for freedom and the sacrifices made during the independence movement. Black stands for the Zambian people, while the orange fish eagle signifies the people's ability to rise above the nation's challenges. The eagle is also a representation of freedom and the nation's hope for the future.

The flag of Zambia was first adopted on October 24, 1964, upon the country's independence. A slightly modified version was adopted in 1996. The change involved adjusting the shade of the orange field to a brighter tone, meant to better represent the country. Before independence, Zambia was the British protectorate of Northern Rhodesia, which used a British Blue Ensign defaced with a badge.