Symbols of Democratic Republic of the Congo

Name

• DRC
• pronunciation

National anthem

• Music
• Anthem local text

Flag discription

• sky blue field divided diagonally from the lower hoist corner to upper fly corner by a red stripe bordered by two narrow yellow stripes; a yellow, five-pointed star appears in the upper hoist corner; blue represents peace and hope, red the blood of the country's martyrs, and yellow the country's wealth and prosperity; the star symbolizes unity and the brilliant future for the country