Niger Flag

Orange evokes the Sahara or Sahel regions in the north and symbolizes endurance; white stands for purity, innocence, and the Niger River; green represents hope, fertility, and the country’s agricultural zones. The central orange circle signifies the sun, independence, and national resilience.

Adopted by colonial-era Niger as an autonomous republic on 23 November 1959, the design became the national flag upon independence in August 1960. Articles in the 1996 constitution reaffirmed the tricolor and sun motif.

Three equal horizontal stripes of orange‑white‑green; centrally aligned orange disk occupying the white band. Official constitution notes a 6:7 ratio—rarely reproduced exactly—though 2:3 renditions are common. Flag’s proportions, colors, and emblem placement are constitutionally defined.

The flag is flown at all government institutions, national holidays (like Independence Day), and diplomatic missions. It must be raised at sunrise, lowered at sunset, kept in good condition, and is flown at half-mast during official mourning periods. Desecration or misuse is discouraged.