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Afrique · Flag ID ·Jul 29, 2026

Burundi Flag: Meaning and History

History of the flag

The current flag of Burundi dates from 1967.

The stars symbolize the Tutsi, Hutu and Twa ethnic groups, and have replaced the sorghum plant and tam-tam on the old flag.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

The three stars embody unity and the national motto: ‘Unity, Work and Progress’.
The color of peace.
Represents hope and fertility.
Recalls the struggle for independence.

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