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Southeast Africa

Flag of Malawi

Capital: Lilongwe

Difficulty
Medium
Country code
MW
Flag ID
flag:mw
Flag of Malawi

Meaning and history

The rising sun represents the dawn of hope and freedom for Africa. Uses Pan-African colors to show solidarity with other African nations.

Design at a glance

Colors

  • Black
  • Red
  • Green

Patterns

  • Horizontal Stripes

Symbols

  • Sun

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