n. the East; pearl's lustre; a. applied to rising sun; being born; lustrous; brilliant; v.t. point towards east; discover compass-bearings of; adjust to suit situation. oriental, a.orientate, v.t. to orient. orientation, n.
Green represents agriculture. Red recalls the struggle for independence. Black stands for the Zambian people. Orange symbolizes Zambia's mineral wealth, particularly the major deposits of copper. Effective date: 24 October 1964.