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Afrique · Flag ID ·Jul 29, 2026

Botswana Flag: Meaning and History

The country's national motto is ‘Pula’, which means ‘may it rain’ in Tswana, emphasizing the importance of water to the country.

History of the flag

The national flag was adopted on September 30, 1966, the day of independence from the U.K.

Prior to this date, Bechuanaland (name of the protectorate) did not have an official flag.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

Light blue symbolizes water and rain.
Black and white have two meanings: harmony and cooperation between the different ethnic groups. And the stripes of the zebra, the country's national animal.

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