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i want to know if those rainbow colors represent something

2007-10-21 21:46:43 · 2 answers · asked by r kelly's biggest fan 1 in Education & Reference Other - Education

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While the colours do not have any official symbolism,

its said that they represent a synopsis of the country's vexillological history and current political realities. The design in turn represents a converging of paths, the merging of both past and present. Black, green and gold, which were first incorporated into South African national flags in the nineteenth century, also feature prominently in the flags of the liberation movements, particularly those of the African National Congress and the Pan-Africanist Congress.
Blue, white and red reflect the British and Dutch influence, which also featured in the former
South African flag. The green pall is commonly interpreted to mean the unification of the various ethnic groups. Like its predecessor, the new flag represents a compromise

Hope that helps

2007-10-21 21:53:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Here is a good article on the South African flag.

2007-10-21 21:56:07 · answer #2 · answered by Wiz 7 · 0 0

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