The Complete List of Countries With Red and Yellow Flags

There are 43 countries that feature red and yellow in their national flags today. These flags use red and yellow to show important ideas like bravery, wealth, and freedom. Many of these colors come from historical events or symbolize natural riches, such as gold or sunlight, making these flags rich in meaning and tradition.

Below is a detailed list of these countries arranged alphabetically, including images of their flags and explanations of their colors and history.

Flag This column shows the image of each country’s current national flag. It helps you quickly recognize and compare the designs.

Continent This tells you the continent where each country is located, giving regional context to the flags.

Flag Meaning (Red & Yellow) Here, you find a brief explanation of what red and yellow represent in each flag. These meanings often relate to history, culture, or important national values.

countries with red and yellow flags

Country	Flag	Continent	Flag Meaning (Red & Yellow)
Spain	🇪🇸	Europe	Red symbolizes bravery and strength; yellow (gold) represents generosity and national wealth.
Germany	🇩🇪	Europe	Red represents the blood shed in struggles; yellow (gold) symbolizes liberty and wealth.
China	🇨🇳	Asia	Red symbolizes the communist revolution; the large yellow star represents the Communist Party.
Vietnam	🇻🇳	Asia	Red symbolizes the bloodshed during the nation’s revolutionary struggle; yellow represents the Vietnamese people.
Colombia	🇨🇴	South America	Yellow represents the nation’s gold and resources; red symbolizes blood shed for independence.
Belgium	🇧🇪	Europe	Red symbolizes the blood of patriots; yellow symbolizes the nation’s great wealth.
Romania	🇷🇴	Europe	Red symbolizes the bravery of the people; yellow represents the richness of the land.
North Macedonia	🇲🇰	Europe	Red represents the struggle for freedom; the yellow sun represents liberty and new beginnings.
Malaysia	🇲🇾	Asia	Red signifies courage; yellow is the royal color of the Malay rulers.
Kyrgyzstan	🇰🇬	Asia	Red represents bravery and valor; the yellow sun symbolizes peace and wealth.
Uganda	🇺🇬	Africa	Red symbolizes brotherhood; yellow represents the African sunshine and the nation’s savanna.
Angola	🇦🇴	Africa	Red represents the blood shed during the liberation struggle; yellow symbolizes mineral wealth.
Bolivia	🇧🇴	South America	Red represents the blood of national heroes; yellow symbolizes the nation’s mineral deposits.
Cameroon	🇨🇲	Africa	Red symbolizes unity; yellow represents the sun and the savannas of the north.
Ecuador	🇪🇨	South America	Yellow represents the fertility of the land and gold; red symbolizes the blood of patriots.
Lithuania	🇱🇹	Europe	Red symbolizes the blood and courage of the people; yellow represents the sun and prosperity.
Montenegro	🇲🇪	Europe	Red and gold (yellow) are traditional national colors derived from its historic royal standard.
Papua New Guinea	🇵🇬	Oceania	Red symbolizes the nation’s coastal people; yellow bird-of-paradise represents freedom and emergence.
Venezuela	🇻🇪	South America	Yellow represents the nation’s wealth and land; red symbolizes the blood of heroes.
Zimbabwe	🇿🇼	Africa	Red symbolizes the blood shed for independence; yellow represents the country’s mineral wealth.
Burkina Faso	🇧🇫	Africa	Red represents the 1983 revolution; the yellow star is the guiding light of the revolution.
Chad	🇹🇩	Africa	Red symbolizes the blood shed for independence; yellow represents the sun and the desert.
Congo, Republic of the	🇨🇬	Africa	Red represents the struggle for freedom; yellow symbolizes the wealth of the nation.
East Timor	🇹🇱	Asia	Red symbolizes the struggle for liberation; yellow represents the traces of colonialism.
Ethiopia	🇪🇹	Africa	Red represents sacrifice and heroism; yellow symbolizes hope, justice, and equality.
Ghana	🇬🇭	Africa	Red remembers those who died for independence; yellow represents mineral wealth (gold).
Guinea	🇬🇳	Africa	Red represents the sacrifice of the people; yellow symbolizes the sun and national wealth.
Guyana	🇬🇾	South America	Red signifies zeal and dynamism; yellow (golden arrowhead) represents the country’s mineral wealth.
Kiribati	🇰🇮	Oceania	Red sky symbolizes the dawn; the yellow sun and frigatebird represent power and freedom.
Mali	🇲🇱	Africa	Red symbolizes the blood shed for independence; yellow represents the purity and wealth of minerals.
Mozambique	🇲🇿	Africa	Red symbolizes the struggle for independence; the yellow star represents the spirit of internationalism.
Philippines	🇵🇭	Asia	Red represents patriotism and valor; the golden-yellow sun symbolizes unity and freedom.
Senegal	🇸🇳	Africa	Red represents sacrifice and determination; yellow symbolizes wealth from the fruits of labor.
Suriname	🇸🇷	South America	Red represents progress and love; the yellow star symbolizes unity and a golden future.
Togo	🇹🇬	Africa	Red represents the blood of martyrs; the yellow stripes symbolize mineral wealth and faith.
Vatican City	🇻🇦	Europe	Yellow (gold) and red (cords) represent the spiritual keys of St. Peter.
Brunei	🇧🇳	Asia	Yellow is the traditional color of royalty; the red crest is the national emblem.
Benin	🇧🇯	Africa	Red symbolizes the courage of ancestors; yellow represents the nation’s savannas and wealth.
Central African Republic	🇨🇫	Africa	The vertical red stripe symbolizes the blood uniting all people of the nation and Europe.
Guinea-Bissau	🇬🇼	Africa	Red symbolizes the blood of fighters; yellow represents the nation’s abundant natural wealth.
Moldova	🇲🇩	Europe	Red symbolizes the blood shed for freedom; yellow represents the country’s rich farmlands.
Sao Tome and Principe	🇸🇹	Africa	Red triangle symbolizes the struggle for independence; yellow represents the nation’s cocoa.
Andorra	🇦🇩	Europe	Red and yellow are derived from the flags of Spain and Foix (France).

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