Flag of Mali - Design, Colors, Meaning, Symbolism

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The flag of Mali features three vertical bands of green, yellow, and red.It symbolizes hope and agriculture, natural wealth, and the courage of the people.

The National Flag of Mali

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Mali Flag Facts

CountryMali
CapitalBamako
CurrencyWest African CFA Franc (XOF)
Official LanguageFrench
ISO Country CodeMLI
Adopted On1 March 1961
Design ByGovernment of Mali
National Day22 September (Independence Day)
National SongPour l’Afrique et pour toi, Mali (National Anthem of Mali)
Flag Ratio2:3
ColorsGreen, Yellow, Red
DesignVertical tricolor with green (hoist), yellow (center), and red (fly)
Center SymbolNone
Meaning of GreenRepresents agriculture, fertility, and hope
Meaning of YellowSymbolizes wealth, minerals, and purity
Meaning of RedRepresents the blood shed for independence
Historical SignificanceDerived from Pan-African colors and the former Mali Federation flag
Unique FeatureSimple Pan-African tricolor with no emblem
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