How To
How To
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How to copy and paste the Flag of Namibia Emoji to any device.
- Copy the Namibian Flag Emoji
Go to flagemoji.com and press the copy button (above). This works on any device.
- Paste the Emoji
Go to your email/iMessage/SMS texting service/document and paste the emoji.
For mobile devices
— double-tap or tap-hold, then paste should appear. Tap it.
For desktop and laptops on Apple devices
— command-P / ⌘-P
For desktop and laptops on Windows devices
— control-p
Codes
Emoji Codes
Flag emojis are unicode symbols, like any other letter or number on your keyboard. This means you can copy and paste the emoji itself into your code, whatever the language (click the button above).
They actually count as two characters: the two-letter country code (the ISO international standard). The unicode and shortcode both represent country data which devices can interpret and display the emoji.
| Country Code | Unicode | Shortcode |
| NA | U+1F1F3 U+1F1E6 | :flag_NA: :NA: |
Emoji shortcodes are used on some platforms as a way for users to type in emojis from the keyboard. If you type the emoji shortcode on Github or Slack, the emoji will appear.
*The official name of the emoji is only the country name, not ‘Namibia Flag’, for example.
Description
Description
The flag of Namibia is composed of a wide red stripe edged by narrow white stripes. It divides the flag diagonally from lower hoist corner to the upper fly corner. The upper hoist-side triangle is blue and charged with a golden-yellow 12-rayed sunburst. The lower fly-side triangle is green. Red signifies the heroism of the people and their determination to build a future of equal opportunity for all. White stands for peace, unity, tranquility, and harmony. Blue represents the Namibian sky and the Atlantic Ocean, the country’s precious water resources, and rain. The golden-yellow sun denotes power and existence. Green symbolizes vegetation and agricultural resources.
Map
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Weather
Anthem
National Anthem
| Title | Namibia, Land of the Brave |
| Composer | Axali Doeseb |
FAQ
FAQs
Namibia’s date of independence is March 21, 1990.
Red signifies the heroism of the people and their determination to build a future of equal opportunity for all. White stands for peace, unity, tranquility, and harmony. Blue represents the Namibian sky and the Atlantic Ocean, the country’s precious water resources and rain. The golden-yellow sun denotes power and existence. Green symbolizes vegetation and agricultural resources.
The Namibian flag was formally adopted in March 1990.
Namibia is governed by a presidential republic.
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3D Glossy Render — Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. The flag of Namibia as a photorealistic 3D render. Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. The flag fabric hangs or drapes naturally but preserves exact proportions, colors, and all symbols perfectly — completely faithful to the real Namibia flag. Dramatic studio lighting, glossy silk material, soft shadows, subsurface scattering, perfect specular highlights. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Chalk on Blackboard — Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. The flag of Namibia drawn in chalk on a real blackboard. Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. Authentic blackboard — dark slate green surface with chalk dust and smudge marks. Soft, dusty white and colored chalk lines, imperfect edges, hand-drawn quality. Chalk dust particles visible in the air. The flag is immediately recognizable. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Embroidered Textile — Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. The flag of Namibia as intricate embroidery on linen fabric. Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. Dense satin stitches, French knots, chain stitch detail. The flag design is completely faithful — exact colors, geometry, and all symbols faithfully stitched, immediately recognizable as the Namibia flag. Visible thread texture, dimensional quality, warm handcrafted feel. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Flagpole in Capital — Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. Photorealistic photograph of the Namibia flag flying on a tall flagpole in front of an iconic government building in the capital city. Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. The flag ripples naturally in the wind, colors vivid and exact. Documentary photography style, sharp and realistic. Grand architecture in the background. Blue sky, dramatic clouds. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Golden Hour Reflection — Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. Photorealistic photograph of the Namibia flag reflected in still water at golden hour. Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. The flag flies on a pole at the water’s edge, its reflection shimmering on the surface below. Warm amber and orange sunset light. The flag colors and design are faithful and vivid. Serene, cinematic landscape photography. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Street Art / Graffiti — Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. The flag of Namibia as vibrant street art spray-painted on a brick wall. Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. Bold spray paint, dripping edges, stencil layers, overspray halos. The flag design is faithful and immediately recognizable — exact colors and symbols, just rendered in spray paint on urban concrete. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind. No tags, no graffiti lettering.

Sci-Fi Hologram — Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. The flag of Namibia projected as a futuristic holographic display. Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. Translucent blue-white projection with scan lines, floating in dark space. Glitching edges, particle effects, data streams. The flag design is completely faithful and recognizable. Cyberpunk HUD elements framing the projection. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Hyperrealistic Wind — Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. Ultra-hyperrealistic photograph of the Namibia flag caught in a dramatic gust of wind. Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. Macro-level fabric detail — individual threads visible, fabric folds and tension lines crisp. Colors and design completely faithful to the real Namibia flag. High-speed shutter, razor-sharp focus, studio lighting. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Impressionist Oil — Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. The flag of Namibia painted in French Impressionist oil on canvas. Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. Thick impasto brushstrokes, dappled light, vibrant broken color technique in the style of Monet. The flag is instantly recognizable — colors and design faithful to the real Namibia flag, interpreted with impressionist light and texture. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Lego Bricks — Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. The flag of Namibia built from Lego bricks, photographed as a real physical construction. Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. Visible studs and brick seams, slight plastic sheen. Standard Lego colors approximate the flag’s palette. Built on a gray Lego baseplate. Dramatic angle showing the three-dimensional brick texture. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Low-Poly Geometric — Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. The flag of Namibia constructed from low-polygon geometric triangles. Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. Aggressively faceted — each region broken into many visible triangular faces with subtle color variation across each polygon, creating real depth and dimensionality even in flat-color areas of the flag. Crystal-like, contemporary computational design. The flag is completely faithful and immediately recognizable. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Mosaic Tiles — Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. The flag of Namibia assembled as a Roman-style mosaic. Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. The flag is completely faithful to the real Namibia flag — exact proportions, colors, and all symbols, rendered in thousands of small stone and glass tesserae. Visible grout lines, rich earthy tones mixed with brilliant glass, slight historical weathering. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Native Landscape — Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. Photorealistic photograph of the Namibia flag flying in an iconic natural landscape native to Namibia — the terrain, flora, and environment characteristic of that country. Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. The flag is prominent and its colors are faithful and vivid. Remote, uninhabited wilderness. National Geographic photography style. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Neon Sign — Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. The flag of Namibia recreated as a real neon sign mounted on a dark wall. Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. Glowing glass neon tubes bent into the flag’s shapes — the colors of the flag rendered in actual neon light. Visible glass tube bends, metal mounting brackets on the wall. Warm neon glow and light bloom. Real neon, not digital. Photographed in a dark room. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Pencil Sketch — Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. The flag of Namibia as a bold, confident pencil sketch. Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. Strong graphite lines on cream paper — not delicate but bold and decisive. Heavy pressure on key outlines, dramatic cross-hatching for deep shadows and shading. Immediately recognizable as the Namibia flag. Artist’s confident hand, not tentative. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Pixel Art — Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. The flag of Namibia as detailed 16-bit pixel art. Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. Crisp pixel grid, limited palette with careful dithering, nostalgic retro game aesthetic. Clean grid-aligned design with subtle shading. Every element of the flag faithfully reproduced in pixels. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Stained Glass — Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. The flag of Namibia rendered as an ornate stained glass window. Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. The design is completely faithful to the real Namibia flag — exact colors, geometry, and all symbols preserved. Brilliant jewel-toned glass pieces separated by dark lead came lines. Warm sunlight streaming through, casting colored light. Gothic cathedral craftsmanship. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Ukiyo-e Woodblock — Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. The flag of Namibia as a traditional Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print. Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. Bold outlines, flat areas of rich color, flowing organic forms. Wind and waves incorporated into the composition. Printed on washi paper with visible wood grain texture. The flag is the central focus and instantly recognizable. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Vintage Postage Stamp — Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. The flag of Namibia as a vintage 1950s postage stamp. Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. The flag fills most of the stamp — it is the primary subject, faithfully rendered in fine engraved intaglio style. Perforated edges, aged paper with slight foxing. The stamp may show a denomination numeral only — absolutely no other text or country names.

Watercolor — Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. The flag of Namibia painted in loose, expressive watercolor. Diagonal band from lower hoist to upper fly of red bordered by white, with blue and green triangles and a gold sun. Wet-on-wet technique with soft color bleeds, visible brushstrokes, natural paper texture. Delicate splashes and drips at the edges. Luminous, translucent layers of pigment. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.
Namibia’s flag stands as a powerful symbol of the nation’s independence and aspirations, officially adopted on 21 March 1990, coinciding with the country’s liberation from South African administration. The flag’s distinctive design emerged from a national competition that garnered 870 submissions, reflecting the diverse creative vision of Namibians during their momentous transition to sovereignty. Rather than selecting a single winner, the Constituent Assembly made the historic decision to combine elements from three separate designs submitted by Namibian artists: Theo Jankowski of Rehoboth, Don Stevenson of Windhoek, and Ortrud Clay of Lüderitz. This collaborative approach was unanimously approved on 2 February 1990, creating a uniquely composite national symbol that represented the unified vision of the entire nation.
The flag’s visual composition is immediately striking and internationally distinctive. It features a diagonal red band edged with white stripes that radiates from the lower hoist corner, creating a dynamic sense of movement and progress. Above this diagonal lies a blue triangle adorned with a radiant golden-yellow sun displaying twelve triangular rays, while below sits a green triangle representing the country’s natural resources. This combination places Namibia among a select group of nations—including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, and Brunei—that employ diagonal divisions in their national flags, making it a recognizable and memorable standard in international symbolism.
Each color within the flag carries profound symbolic meaning, carefully selected to represent core aspects of Namibian identity and values. The red diagonal band symbolizes the Namibian people themselves and their remarkable heroism throughout the nation’s struggle for independence and self-determination. This choice emphasizes the centrality of human dignity and the determination of Namibians to build a future of equal opportunity for all citizens, regardless of background. The white edges that frame the red band represent the ideals of peace, unity, tranquility, and harmony—values essential for a newly independent nation forging its path forward. The lush green triangle embodies Namibia’s precious vegetation and agricultural resources, acknowledging the importance of land stewardship and natural wealth to the nation’s economy and survival. The blue triangle above represents the clarity of the Namibian sky, the expansive Atlantic Ocean that borders the country’s western coast, and the nation’s precious water resources and rainfall—elements critical to life in a region where water scarcity has historically shaped settlement patterns and development.
At the heart of the flag’s design lies the golden sun with its twelve rays, an element rich in both national and spiritual significance. The sun itself represents life, energy, and the nation’s wealth and resources, embodying hope for a bright future ahead. More specifically, the twelve rays of the sun carry particular cultural and demographic importance, each ray representing one of Namibia’s primary ethnic groups: the Ovambo, Kavango, Herero, Damara, Nama, Bushmen, Baster, Tswana, Caprivian, Mbundu, and Asian and European communities. These twelve groups comprise the vast majority of Namibia’s population and are traditionally organized into four main cultural divisions of three groups each. This symbolic representation on the flag affirms the principle of equality and recognizes the diverse heritage that constitutes Namibian identity, promoting national cohesion through official acknowledgment of all major communities.
The historical context surrounding the flag’s adoption provides crucial insight into its significance. Prior to 1990, Namibia labored under South African rule as the territory known as South West Africa. During this period of colonial administration, Namibia was required to use the South African flag—an orange, white, and blue tricolor—representing foreign domination rather than indigenous governance. The adoption of Namibia’s own flag in 1990 therefore represented not merely a change in national symbols but a profound assertion of sovereignty, independence, and national self-determination. The flag emerged from and remains a testament to Namibia’s successful transition from colonial status to democratic governance.
Notably, while certain individuals have contested the design’s origins—including claims by South African Frederick Brownell that he designed the flag in his capacity as State Herald, and competing assertions by British designer Roy Allen regarding his involvement in a design competition—the official and widely accepted account credits the Namibian designers and the inclusive national competition process as the flag’s true genesis. This collaborative origin story remains integral to the flag’s symbolic power, as it reflects principles of democratic participation and collective national identity that define modern Namibia.
Since its adoption, the flag has become ubiquitous in representations of Namibian national identity, flown at government buildings, embassies, sporting events, and celebrations throughout the country and diaspora communities worldwide. Its distinctive diagonal design ensures immediate recognition and has made it one of Africa’s most visually distinctive flags. The flag serves as a daily reminder to Namibians of their hard-won independence, their commitment to unity amid diversity, and their aspirations for prosperity grounded in peace, environmental stewardship, and social equality.
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