The Flag of Ethiopia:

The present day flag of Ethiopia was adopted in 1996 replacing one that had been in use since 1975. The green, yellow (gold) and red colors were used in the first flag of the country. These colors are regarded as Pan-African colors and appear in the flags of a number of African nations.

At the center of the flag on the blue disc is the country’s Coat of Arms. The green color represents the fertile lands of the country, yellow is for peace and unity while red is for the blood shed in the fight for freedom and in the defense of the country.