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Malawi Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Malawi

The 31-beam sun rises over Malawi, symbolizing a new beginning with independence.

History of the flag

Adopted in 1964, the Malawian national flag features the colors of the Nyasaland African Congress, the main movement that led the fight for independence from the United Kingdom.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • The color of the African continent and its people.

  • Symbolizes the blood shed by martyrs for freedom.

  • Embody the lush vegetation of Malawi.

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