The national flag of Benin[1] (French: drapeau du Bénin) is a flag consisting of two horizontal yellow and red bands on the fly side and a green vertical band at the hoist.

Aug 1, 1990 · The national flag of Dahomey (now Benin) was officially adopted on November 16, 1959, following the establishment of an autonomous republic in that former French colony.

The current flag of Benin has been adopted for the first time in 1960, when the country achieved independence from France. The flag consists of three stripes - two horizontal ones in yellow and red …

Benin's flag was officially adopted on November 16, 1959 and then re-adopted on August 1, 1990. The national flag of Benin features two equal horizontal bands of yellow (top) and red (bottom) on the …

Explore the symbolism and history of the Beninese flag, and view its official image, design, colors, and emoji.

Benin’s flag—green vertical at the hoist with yellow over red at the fly—was adopted 16 November 1959 ahead of independence (1 August 1960). Green signifies hope and revival; yellow wealth and the …

Pan-African Colors: The flag uses the traditional Pan-African colors of green, yellow, and red, connecting Benin to the broader African liberation movement and expressing solidarity with African …

View the official national flag of Benin. High-resolution Benin flag image, country information including population of 12,123,198, capital city, geographic region, languages and more.

Aug 11, 2020 · Officially adopted on November 16, 1959, following the country’s independence from France, the flag consists of two main elements: a vertical green stripe on the hoist side, and a …

Jul 26, 2025 · Benin gained independence in 1960 as a Republic of Dahomey. Up to 1975 the flag was the same as the current one. However, between 1975 and 1990 the country was known as the …