Step-by-step
1
Open SmartFlags
Find it in the top ribbon after installation.
2
Search "Congo"
Select Congo 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| Brand protection | Colors & design follow each flag’s standard | Random web PNGs can be wrong shades/shape or outdated |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 Congo
Date adopted: 15 September 1959
Symbolism: The flag of the Republic of the Congo features a diagonal tricolor of green, yellow, and red. These colors are inspired by the Pan-African movement and symbolize the country's commitment to African unity and independence. Green represents the agriculture and forests of the Congo, yellow stands for the friendship and nobility of the people, and red symbolizes the struggle for independence.
- Pantone colours: Green, Yellow, Red
- Aspect ratio: 2 : 3
- Hanging protocol: The flag of the Republic of the Congo is typically hung with the green triangle at the hoist side (top-left), the yellow diagonal stripe running from the bottom-left to the top-right, and the red triangle at the fly side (bottom-right).
- Design pitfall: A common mistake is confusing the diagonal orientation of the stripes or reversing the green and red triangles.
