Flag of Gabon - Design, Colors, Meaning, Symbolism

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The flag of Gabon features three horizontal bands of green, yellow, and blue.It symbolizes the country’s forests, equatorial sun, and the sea, reflecting natural wealth and peace.

The National Flag of Gabon

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Gabon Flag Facts

CountryGabon
CapitalLibreville
CurrencyCentral African CFA Franc (XAF)
Official LanguageFrench
ISO Country CodeGAB
Adopted On9 August 1960
Design ByGovernment of Gabon
National Day17 August (Independence Day)
National SongLa Concorde (National Anthem)
Flag Ratio3:4
ColorsGreen, Yellow, and Blue
DesignHorizontal tricolor of green (top), yellow (middle), and blue (bottom)
Center SymbolNone
Meaning of GreenThe dense forests and agriculture
Meaning of YellowThe equator and natural wealth
Meaning of BlueThe Atlantic Ocean and peace
Cultural InfluenceReflects geography, natural resources, and post-independence identity
Unique FeatureThe yellow stripe represents Gabon’s location on the equator
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