National symbols of Rwanda

(1) The national symbols of Rwanda are the National Flag, the Motto of the Republic, the Seal of the Republic and the National Anthem. (2) The National Flag comprises the following colours: from bottom to top a green stripe, followed by a yellow stripe both of which cover half the flag. The upper half is blue and bears on its right-hand side the image of the sun with its rays of golden yellow. The sun and its rays are separated by a blue ring. (3) The Motto of the Republic is: “UBUMWE, UMURIMO, GUKUNDA IGIHUGU”. (4) The Seal of the Republic is made up of a circular green rope with a green knot at the base, bearing on its upper part, the imprints “REPUBULIKA Y’U RWANDA”. At the bottom of the knot is the motto of the Republic: “UBUMWE, UMURIMO, GUKUNDA IGIHUGU”. All these inscriptions are in black against a yellow background. (5) The Seal of the Republic also bears the following ideograms: the sun with its rays, sorghum and coffee tree, a basket, a blue wheel with teeth and two shields, one on the right and the other on the left. (6) The National Anthem is: “RWANDA NZIZA”. (7) Specific laws determine details relating to national symbols. CHAPTER III: FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES AND HOME-GROWN SOLUTIONS