n. point or time when sun is furthest from Equator. summer solstice, such time in summer in Northern latitudes. (about June 22). winter solstice, such time in winter (about Dec. 22). solstitial, a.
Black stands for the African people. White symbolizes peace. Black, red, and green, the ‘black liberation’ colours, denote Africa's rebirth. Red represents the blood common to all people. Green recalls the fertile land. Effective date: 12 December 1963.