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Today (October 24) Zambia celebrates its independence day and the adoption of its national flag. The flag is notable for the uncommon choice of having the emblem on the flyside. (images2.imgbox.com)

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[–] GlitchyDigiBun@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It definitely struck me that the emblem chosen in this manner is a bird, meant to represent an oppressed colonial territory now freed. Maybe they chose it so that the animal reprisenting Zambian freedom is far removed from the yolk of its origin? Or maybe someone just didn't tell them it was the norm or why 🤷‍♂️

[–] megane_kun@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

I've momentarily thought "Oh, because birds fly, right?!" but it'd be too crazy if that's the actual reason.

Seriously speaking though, it could be for all the reasons you've listed: breaking conventions/norms to represent their freedom (reinforced by the bird). Idk if it's worth it given that the symbols would be harder to see tho.