Flags tell stories about place, history and belief in a single glance, and sometimes a striking palette like orange and black makes those stories easy to spot. Whether you’re a flag nerd or just curious, small color combinations can point to shared symbols or very different local meanings across countries.
There are 3 countries with orange and black flags, ranging from Bhutan to Zambia. For each entry, you’ll find below a simple table organized as Flag (emoji),Colors present,Meaning so you can compare visuals and context quickly — you’ll find below the full list and details.
Which countries are included in this list of orange and black flags?
The post focuses on three specific nations noted in the table below; read the rows to see each flag emoji and the country names from Bhutan through Zambia so you can spot which ones use both orange and black.
Do orange and black mean the same thing on different flags?
Not usually — orange often represents things like courage, religious tradition, or natural resources, while black can signify resilience, the people, or historical struggle; the exact meaning depends on each country’s history and is explained in the Meaning column you’ll find below.
Countries with Orange and Black Flags
| Country | Flag (emoji) | Colors present | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhutan | 🇧🇹 | Yellow-orange, orange-red, white, black | Orange symbolizes Buddhist tradition; black outlines the Druk, the Thunder Dragon national symbol. |
| Sri Lanka | 🇱🇰 | Gold, maroon, orange, green, black | The orange stripe represents the Tamil minority; black lines detail the lion emblem. |
| Zambia | 🇿🇲 | Green, red, black, orange | Black represents the people of Zambia; orange symbolizes the nation’s rich copper resources. |
Descriptions
Bhutan
Bhutan’s unique flag is divided diagonally into yellow-orange and orange-red sections. A large white dragon, intricately outlined in black, is centered on the diagonal line. The dragon, known as the Druk, is a key symbol of the nation’s identity and heritage.
Sri Lanka
Known as the Lion Flag, this design has two vertical stripes of green and orange at the hoist. The main field is maroon, featuring a golden lion holding a sword. Key features of the lion, such as its face and mane, are detailed with black lines.
Zambia
Zambia’s national flag has a green field. In the fly (the right side), an orange-colored African fish eagle is placed above a block of three vertical stripes of red, black, and orange, symbolizing the nation’s people, struggles, and mineral wealth.
