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Zimbabwe Letter 'Z' Africa South Africa Map

Zimbabwe is the former Rhodesia (1965-1980), which is itself the ex-South Rhodesia (1923-1965).
 
Flag Top

Flag, seven horizontal stripes, green yellow red black red yellow green, yellow bird over a red star, on a white triangle, on the left.

Flag adopted in 1980. It is used as a fin flash.

Roundel Top

Roundel, five concentric stripes, white black red yellow green.

Roundel adopted in 1994.

Fin flash Top

Yellow stylised bird.

The soapstone bird is a traditionnal symbol of Zimbabwe. It was used as a fin flash, and only marking, from 1982 to 1994. It seems to be used again today on the right side of the rudder, the left side having the national flag.


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