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Chad Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Chad

History of the flag

The Chadian tricolor blue, gold, and red has been the national flag since 1959 and is inspired by the French flag.

The flag closely resembles that of Romania, but the shade of blue is slightly different.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • Blue represents freedom, and the many rivers and lakes, especially the great Lake Chad.

  • The color gold symbolizes the sun and the Sahara.

  • Illustrates progress, unity, and the blood shed for the nation.

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