The Flag of the Seychelles

The current flag of Seychelles was adopted on June 18, 1996, making it one of the newer national flags in the world. Seychelles gained independence from Britain on June 29, 1976, and initially, the country adopted a different flag. The original flag, used from independence until 1977, featured bands of blue, yellow, and red. Following a coup d'état in 1977, a new flag was introduced which incorporated red, white, and green colors, symbolic of the Seychelles People's United Party. The 1996 redesign to the current flag was undertaken to better reflect the socio-political changes and aspirations of the nation, aiming to create a symbol of unity and progress for all Seychellois. The inclusion of multiple colors is also a nod to the diverse origins of the Seychelles population, which includes African, European, Indian, and Chinese heritage.