The flag of Tanzania was adopted in 1964.

History
It derives from the flags of Tanganyika and Zanzibar.

Description
The flag is divided diagonally by a yellow-edged black band from the lower hoist-side corner. The upper triangle (hoist side) is green and the lower triangle is blue.

• The green colour in the flag represents the natural vegetation present in the country.
• The yellow colour represents rich mineral deposits of the country.
• The Black colour represents the skin color of Tanzanians
• The blue colour represents the numerous lakes and rivers and the Indian ocean

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