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Belgian Congo

national flag (1885–1908)

(1876-1960)

2:3 ~

Flag Dates

  • in use since 1876
  • in use until June 30, 1960

Vexilliger

  • colony in Middle Africa

Historical Dates

  • colonised November 17, 1879
  • established July 1, 1885
    Congo Free State established
  • annexed November 15, 1908
    Annexed by Belgium
  • independent since June 30, 1960
    Independence from Belgium
  • renamed October 27, 1971
    Renamed to Republic of Zaire

Names

  • eng Democratic Republic of the Congo official name
  • fra République démocratique du Congo official name
  • eng Belgian Congo
  • eng DR Congo
  • fra RD Congo
  • kon Repubilika ya Kongo Demokratiki
  • lin Republiki ya Kongó Demokratiki
  • lua Ditunga dia Kongu wa Mungalaata
  • swa Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Kongo

Shape

2:3
  • quadrilateral → rectangular → elongated

Division

Colors

Elements

  • main field
  • 5 pointed star (star symbol)

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