Flags of Swaziland

The flag of Swaziland is a colorful flag containing more than four colors, these are blue, red, yellow, black and white. All these are horizontal stripes and these are arranged as blue stripe, yellow thin stripe, red stripe with the emblem, again a yellow thin stripe and the last one is also a blue stripe. The emblem in Swaziland flag is unique, it includes ox hide which is was used as a traditional shield by the Swazi Emasotha Regiment. The emblem also includes spears and stick, there are also tassels belonging to the royalty Swazi family, these are called as the Tinjobo.

The flag also pays tribute to all those soldiers who have fought for the country of Swaziland. Yellow stripes represent the Swaziland’s rich mineral wealth, Swaziland also values peace and this is represented by blue stripes on the flag. Swaziland was another British colonies and gained independence in the 1968, however, the flag came into existence in the year 1967, this was designed by the military of Swaziland. This flag was purposely presented for preserving Swazi military traditions.