Flag of Eritrea

🎨 What the flag means

Eritrea's flag has a big red triangle with a green triangle above and a blue triangle below. Inside the red is a golden olive branch in a wreath of 30 leaves. Green stands for farming and animals, blue for the riches of the sea, and red for sacrifices made for independence. The 30 leaves stand for the 30-year struggle for freedom.

📊 Quick facts

👥 Population

3.5 million (2019)

🏙️ Capital

Asmara963 thousand people (2020)

🗣️ Main language

TigrinyaAlso official: Arabic, English

✨ 3 fun facts

1. The name Eritrea comes from the ancient Greek name for the Red Sea, which runs along its coast.
2. In an Eritrean coffee ceremony, coffee is served in three rounds, and each round has its own name.
3. Cycling is one of Eritrea's most popular sports, and the Tour of Eritrea race was first held in 1946.