BRICS began with 5 founding members: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. In 2024 it expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the UAE. Here are the founding members with flags and ISO codes.
| Flag | Country | Code |
|---|---|---|
 | Brazil | BR |
 | China | CN |
 | India | IN |
| Flag | Country | Code |
|---|---|---|
 | Russia | RU |
 | South Africa | ZA |