Step-by-step
1
Open SmartFlags
Find it in the top ribbon after installation.
2
Search "Botswana"
Select Botswana in the list below.
3
Click INSERT
The flag drops onto your slide, ready to move and resize.
Why use SmartFlags?
| SmartFlags | DIY download | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand protection | Colors & design follow each flag’s standard | Random web PNGs can be wrong shades/shape or outdated |
| Legal peace‑of‑mind | Licensed or license-free SVGs and PNGs | Potential for copyright violation |
| Bulk flag insert | One-click to add flags of countries found on all slides | Manual hunt‑and-replace flag by flag, slide by slide |
| File size | Optimized images around 10kB (10-100x smaller) | High‑res PNGs that bloat presentations |
| Total cost | Low annual cost / seat | "Free" = costly staff time + legal risk + reputation risk |
SmartFlags works on Office 2019+ or Microsoft 365 (Win/Mac)
Facts about the flag of Botswana
Date adopted: 30 September 1966
Symbolism: The blue represents water, specifically rain, which is a precious resource in Botswana. The black and white stripes symbolize the harmony and racial diversity of the country, as well as the stripes of a zebra, the national animal.
- Pantone colours: Blue 299 C, Black, White
- Aspect ratio: 2 : 3
- Hanging protocol: The flag of Botswana is typically hung horizontally with the light blue stripe on top and bottom, and the black stripe with white borders in the center.
- Design pitfall: A common mistake is confusing the black central stripe with white borders as a single color or misaligning the stripes, which disrupts the flag's distinctive pattern.
