Flag of Madagascar - Design, Colors, Meaning, Symbolism

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The flag of Madagascar features white, red, and green colors arranged vertically and horizontally.It symbolizes purity, sovereignty, and the nation’s land, hope, and agricultural wealth.

The National Flag of Madagascar

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Madagascar Flag Facts

CountryMadagascar
CapitalAntananarivo
CurrencyMalagasy Ariary (MGA)
Official LanguageMalagasy and French
ISO Country CodeMDG
Adopted On14 October 1958
Design ByGovernment of Madagascar
National Day26 June (Independence Day)
National SongRy Tanindrazanay malala ô (National Anthem of Madagascar)
Flag Ratio2:3
ColorsRed, White, Green
DesignVertical white band at the hoist with two horizontal bands of red (top) and green (bottom) on the fly side
Center SymbolNone
Meaning of RedRepresents sovereignty and the blood shed for independence
Meaning of WhiteSymbolizes purity and loyalty
Meaning of GreenRepresents hope, agriculture, and the coastal regions
Historical SignificanceColors derived from the Merina Kingdom and the independence movement
Unique FeatureDistinctive combination of vertical and horizontal color bands
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