<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe flag of Mauritania contains two equal red bands at the top and bottom of a large green horizontal band in the middle. In the green field is a yellow crescent moon with a star.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The country introduced its first flag on March 22, 1959, and adopted it on April 1, 1959, under President Moktar Ould Dada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On August 5, 2017, President Mohamed Ould Abdel held a referendum to change the flag, abolish debates, and other constitutional amendments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After the referendum was successful, a new flag with two red stripes was adopted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Red symbolizes the sacrifice of the people and their unwavering loyalty to defend the country. The new flag was raised for the first time on November 28, 2017, on the 57th anniversary of Mauritania’s independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Green represents Islam, yellow represents the Sahara Desert, and the crescent moon and star are also symbols of Islam, the core religion of Mauritania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Senegal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe flag of Senegal consists of three vertical colors green, yellow, and red with a green star on the middle yellow band. The flag was adopted upon independence in 1960.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This flag was inspired by the French flag that colonized them. The flag of Senegal means many things. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nationally, green belts and stars represent the dominant Islamic majority in 94% of the population. On the other hand, Christians see it as a symbol of hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yellow means wealth and government rewards for labor. Yellow is also associated with literature, art, and intelligence, as teachers who teach literature in Senegal, wear yellow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Red represents bloodshed in the struggle against underdevelopment and independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Historically, these three colors represent the merger of three political parties to form Union Progressiste S\u00e9n\u00e9galais\u00e9, which means Union of Progress in Senegal, now known as the Socialist Party of Senegal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Guinea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe Guinean flag is modeled after one of the Pan African Movement’s flags. It has red, yellow, and green stripes, with yellow having the largest width and the other two equal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After gaining independence, the country adopted its flag on November 10, 1958. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Guinea’s first president, Segutoure, red symbolizes the bloodshed in the struggle for independence, the labor of the workers, and the desire for progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yellow represents the presence of gold, the sun as a source of energy, and the goodness and equality of all people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Green symbolizes agriculture, the country’s progress from its rich mineral resources, and the daily struggles of Guineans living in the countryside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9. Guinea-Bissau<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe Guinea-Bissau flag consists of a vertical red band on the fly side, two horizontal yellow bands on the top right, and a green band on the bottom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is also a black star in the center of the red vacuum cleaner. Adopted after independence from Portugal in 1973, this flag was inspired by the flag of Ghana. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Red represents the blood of anti-colonial martyrs, green represents rich forests, and yellow represents the country’s mineral resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10. Burkina Faso<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nBurkina Faso adopted its flag on August 4, 1984. The flag consists of two equal red and green horizontal bands with a yellow star in the center. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The flag design also uses the pan-African colors seen in many African countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Red represents the independence revolution, while green represents agriculture and mineral abundance. The yellow star symbolizes the guiding light of the revolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
11. Cameroon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe Cameroonian flag is a vertical stripe of equal parts green, red, and yellow with a yellow star in the center of the red stripe. The country adopted its current flag on May 20, 1975.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The colors were chosen according to the Pan-African movement. Red represents unity, and the star itself is a symbol of unity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yellow represents the sun and forests in the north of the country. Green depicts the dense forest in the south.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
12. Grenada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nGrenada adopted the flag in 1974 to replace the temporary design used when associated with the United Kingdom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The flag has a red border; inside the border, there are two yellow triangles at the top and bottom and two green triangles on the left and right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The top and bottom borders are each three yellow stars, with another yellow star in the middle, on the red disc connecting the triangles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is a nutmeg on one side of the gourd, and the red color represents the country’s main export, nutmeg in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The green triangles represent the island’s lush vegetation and agriculture. Yellow is a symbol of sunshine, warmth, and wisdom. Red represents unity, harmony, courage, and strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The six stars on the red border represent the country’s six administrative divisions, while the yellow star on the central red disc represents the country’s capital, St. George.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
13. Mali<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nMali’s flag is a vertical equal-length green, yellow, and red band, a typical pan-African color. The flag was adopted on March 1, 1961. It looks very similar to that of Guinea but in reverse order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Green represents fertile land, yellow represents purity and abundance of natural resources, and some red represents those who died in the struggle for independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
14. The Republic of Congo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe Congolese flag features a yellow diagonal stripe that divides the flag into two diagonal parts, a green upper triangle, and a red lower triangle. The flag was first introduced in 1959 to replace the French flag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 1970, the country became the Republic of Congo, and a new flag was formed until a new government came to power in 1991. The flag has cultural, political, and ethnic reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Green represents Congo’s rich agriculture and forests, yellow represents friendship and nobility, and red represents the people’s struggle for independence. Obviously, the flag was designed for the Pan-African movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n