Highly industrialized area in Ukraine, situated in the bend formed by the rivers Don and Donets. The Donets Basin has one of Europe's richest coalfields, together with extensive deposits of salt, mercury, and lead.
Blue recalls the clear sky, the Atlantic Ocean, water, and rain. Red represents Namibia's people reflecting their heroism and desire for equal opportunity. White stands for peace and unity. Green symbolizes vegetation and agriculture. Effective date: 21 March 1990.