 | Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia The green-yellow-red flag, dating from 1897 has became the basis for the Pan-African colours. The present flag dates from 6 February 1996 and features on the central stripe a blue disk, symbolising peace, and a pentagram with rays emanating from its inner angles signifying "the bright prospect in sight for the Nations, Nationalities and Peoples (of Ethiopia) united in their common will". |  |