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Africa

Lesotho

Ratio: 2:3 Adopted: October 4, 2006 Usage: National and Civil

Blue is symbolic of
A black mokorotlo the importance of
(Basotho hat) water and rain
represents the people

Green represents
plenty

White represents peace

Africa
,%3/4(/ Lesotho was formerly known as British
3OUTH
!FRICA Basutoland but is now known by its Sesotho name.
It became independent in 1966.

The national flag was changed Royal Standard the whole arms
to commemorate the fortieth appear in color.
anniversary of independence. The The shield, of African design,
change from a shield to a black contains a crocodile, which is a
mokorotlo, a Basotho hat, reflects symbol of King Moshoeshoe I, who
a peaceful future for the country. founded the state in 1824. It stands
on a representation of Mount Thaba
ROYAL ARMS OF LESOTHO Bosiu, the Mountain of Night, and
On the national flag only the outline is supported by two Basuto ponies.
of the shield is shown, with its tufted Behind the shield is a spear and a
spine, and two weapons, but on the knobkerrie, a local club.

The shield stands on
ARMS OF LESOTHO
a representation of
Thaba Bosigo
Two Basuto
ponies support A crocodile, symbol of
the shield King Moshoeshoe I

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