flag: South Africa
flag: South Africa, 깃발: 남아프리카
The flag of South Africa consists of six colors. It features a distinctive Y-shaped design and has been in use since 1994.
This flag was created when Nelson Mandela became president. It represents the 'Rainbow Nation' where various races live together.
남아프리카공화국의 깃발은 여섯 가지 색상으로 이루어져 있습니다. Y자 모양의 독특한 디자인이 특징이며, 1994년부터 사용되고 있어요.
이 깃발은 넬슨 만델라가 대통령이 되었을 때 새로 만들어졌습니다. 다양한 인종이 함께 사는 '무지개 국가'라는 의미를 담고 있어요.
On the flag, red symbolizes blood and sacrifice, blue represents the sky and sea, green represents the land, black represents the African people, yellow represents natural resources, and white represents peace. The Y-shape symbolizes the integration of various cultures.
South Africa overcame apartheid, a racial segregation policy, and developed into a multiracial democratic nation. It hosted the 2010 World Cup and has grown into Africa's economic and cultural powerhouse, carrying on Nelson Mandela's spirit of peace. The country is also famous for its rich mineral resources, including diamonds and gold.