Symbols of Lesotho

Name

• Lesotho
• pronunciation

National anthem

• Music
• Anthem english text
• Anthem local text

Flag discription

• three horizontal stripes of blue (top), white, and green in the proportions of 3:4:3; the colors represent rain, peace, and prosperity respectively; centered in the white stripe is a black mokorotlo, a traditional Basotho straw hat and national symbol; the redesigned flag was unfurled in October 2006 to celebrate 40 years of independence