Step-by-step
1
Open SmartFlags
Find it in the top ribbon after installation.
2
Search "CAR"
Select CAR 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| Brand protection | Colors & design follow each flag’s standard | Random web PNGs can be wrong shades/shape or outdated |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 CAR
Date adopted: 1 December 1958
Designer: Barthélemy Boganda
Symbolism: The flag combines the colors of France (blue, white, and red) with the Pan-African colors (green, yellow, and red) to symbolize the unity between Africa and France. The yellow star represents independence.
- Pantone colours: Blue, White, Yellow, Green, Red
- Aspect ratio: 3 : 5
- Hanging protocol: The flag of the Central African Republic is typically hung horizontally with four horizontal stripes of blue, white, green, and yellow from top to bottom, and a vertical red stripe in the center. The yellow five-pointed star is in the upper hoist-side corner on the blue stripe.
- Design pitfall: A common mistake is to misplace the vertical red stripe or to invert the order of the horizontal stripes, which alters the flag's intended symbolism.
