Rwanda Flag
Flag Date of Adoption
25 October 2001
Flag Symbolism
republic is composed of three colors: green, yellow and blue.The green color: It symbolizes the hope of prosperity thanks to rational exploitation of the force of Rwandan people and the resources of the country.
The yellow color: It symbolizes the economic development. The Rwandan people must settle to work so as to reach durable economic development.
The blue color: It symbolizes happiness and peace. The Rwandan people must fight for peace which will bring them to durable economic development and happiness. The flag was designed by Alphonse Kirimobenecyo, a Rwandan artist and engineer
The sun and its rays of golden color: It symbolizes the light which enlightens gradually all the people. This translates the unity, transparency and fight against ignorance.
The new flag was designed by Alphonse Kirimobenecyo, a Rwandan artist and engineer.
Rwanda National Anthem
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| Anthem Lyrics |
RWANDA NZIZARwanda nziza Gihugu cyacu Wuje imisozi, ibiyaga n'ibirunga Ngobyi iduhetse gahorane ishya. Reka tukurate tukuvuge ibigwi Wowe utubumbiye hamwe twese Abanyarwanda uko watubyaye Berwa, sugira, singizwa iteka. Horana Imana, murage mwiza Abakurambere b'intwari Komeza imihigo Rwanda dukunda |
| Anthem Lyrics English |
Rwanda, our beautiful and dear country Adorned of hills, lakes and volcanoes Motherland, would be always filled of happiness Us all your children: Abanyarwanda Let us sing your glare and proclaim your high facts You, maternal bosom of us all Would be admired forever, prosperous and cover of praises. Invaluable heritage, that God protects to you Our valorous ancestors Maintain this cape, beloved Rwanda, |