Countries with a Red, Yellow and Green Flag – Complete List
Print the Red, Yellow and Green Country Flags
Here is the complete list of countries in the world with a red, yellow and green flag. The PDF document below contains the 25 country flags (with their names) using these three colors. These are all UN member countries.
If you'd like to broaden your search beyond this selection of three colors, also check out our page dedicated to flags of all countries in the world, which brings together all the national flags available to print, sorted alphabetically.
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Print the red, yellow and green flags (PDF)List of countries with a red, yellow and green flag
Find below the complete list of the 25 countries with a red, yellow and green flag, sorted alphabetically. Click on a flag to enlarge it!
Flags of UN member countries:
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Printable red, yellow and green individual flags
Find here the 25 free, high-resolution red, yellow and green flags to print, perfect for school projects, classroom activities, or decorations. Each flag is available as an individual PDF, with official proportions and colors true to each country, in two paper sizes: A4 or US Letter — just pick the format that matches your printer.
Flags starting with B:
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Flag of Benin
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Flag of Bolivia
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Flag of Burkina Faso
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Flags starting with C:
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Flag of Cameroon
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Flags starting with D:
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Flag of Dominica
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Flags starting with E:
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Flag of Ethiopia
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Flags starting with G:
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Flag of Ghana
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Flag of Grenada
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Flag of Guinea
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Flag of Guinea-Bissau
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Flag of Guyana
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Flags starting with L:
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Flag of Lithuania
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Flag of Mali
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Flag of Mauritania
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Flag of Mozambique
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Flag of Myanmar
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Flags starting with P:
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Flag of Portugal
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Flags starting with R:
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Flag of the Republic of the Congo
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Flags starting with S:
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Flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis
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Flag of Sao Tome and Principe
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Flag of Senegal
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Flag of Suriname
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Flag of Togo
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Flag of Vanuatu
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Flags starting with Z:
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Flag of Zimbabwe
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Meaning of the Red, Yellow and Green Colors
The colors red, yellow and green appear on the flags of 25 countries around the world — but their meaning varies according to the history and culture of each nation.
The Pan-African colors:
For most African countries, these three colors are the Pan-African colors, inspired by the Ethiopian flag. Ethiopia, the only African country never to have been colonized, has flown them since 1897 following its historic victory over Italian troops at the Battle of Adwa. They symbolize:
- Red: the blood shed for freedom and independence;
- Yellow: the natural riches of the continent, especially gold;
- Green: the fertility of the land and hope for a better future.
At the time of African independence movements in the 1950s and 1960s, many countries adopted these colors to assert their belonging to the Pan-African movement: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Senegal, Togo and many others.
A unique meaning for each country:
For non-African countries, the meaning is different and specific to their own national history:
- In Lithuania: yellow represents the sun, green the country's lush forests, and red the blood shed for the homeland — with no connection to Pan-Africanism;
- In Bolivia: red symbolizes the courage of soldiers, yellow the country's mineral resources, and green the fertility of the land;
- In Myanmar: yellow represents national solidarity, green peace and tranquility, and red courage and determination;
- In Portugal: green symbolizes hope, and red the blood shed during revolutions — colors adopted during the Republican revolution of 1910.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which red, yellow and green flags have vertical stripes?
Which red, yellow and green flags have horizontal stripes?
Which red, yellow and green flags feature one or more stars?
16 countries have a red, yellow and green flag featuring one or more stars:
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Flag of Burkina Faso
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Flag of Cameroon
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Flag of Dominica
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Flag of Ethiopia
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Flag of Ghana
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Flag of Grenada
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Flag of Guinea-Bissau
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Flag of Mauritania
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Flag of Mozambique
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Flag of Myanmar
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Flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis
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Flag of Sao Tome and Principe
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Flag of Senegal
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Flag of Suriname
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Flag of Togo
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Flag of Zimbabwe
Which red, yellow and green flags look similar?
Some red, yellow and green flags are often confused due to their strong similarities:
Mali and Guinea — same three colors but in reverse order: green-yellow-red for Mali, red-yellow-green for Guinea.
Mali and Senegal — nearly identical: the only difference is the small green star in the center of Senegal's yellow stripe.
Ghana and Bolivia — both are horizontal tricolors in red, yellow and green. They can be told apart by their central emblem: Ghana features a black star, while Bolivia displays its national coat of arms.
Which African countries have a red, yellow and green flag?
Why do so many African flags feature red, yellow and green?
These three colors are known as the Pan-African colors, and their origin traces back to Ethiopia — the only African country never to have been colonized. In 1897, following the historic victory at the Battle of Adwa against Italian troops, Ethiopia adopted these colors on its national flag. They became the symbol of African resistance against colonialism.
Each color carries a powerful meaning: red represents the blood shed for independence, yellow symbolizes the wealth and prosperity of the continent, and green evokes the fertility of African lands and hope.
During the African independence movements of the 1950s and 1960s, many countries chose to adopt these colors to assert their identity and belonging to the Pan-African movement. This is why they appear today on 12 African flags among our 25 countries.
Make a Matching Game with red, yellow and green flags!
Want to play with these flags? Print the PDF above in duplicate to get pairs of identical cards, then cut out the flags. For sturdier cards, glue the printed sheet onto cardboard before cutting — this also prevents transparency, making it impossible to guess the flag on the hidden side. A great game to learn all the red, yellow and green flags while having fun!
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