# CIA - The World Factbook -- Flag of Lesotho

Flag of Lesotho

Home Reference Maps Appendixes Flags of the World

> > Flag Description:
> > three horizontal stripes of blue (top), white, and green in the proportions of 3:4:3; the colors represent rain, peace, and prosperity respectively; centered in the white stripe is a black Basotho hat representing the indigenous people; the flag was unfurled in October 2006 to celebrate 40 years of independence