Flag of Guinea Bissau - Design, Colors, Meaning, Symbolism

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The flag of Guinea-Bissau features red, yellow, and green colors with a black star, symbolizing African unity and freedom.It represents the struggle for independence, peace, and hope for the nation’s future.

The National Flag of Guinea Bissau

Flag of Guinea Bissau
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Guinea-Bissau Flag Facts

CountryGuinea-Bissau
CapitalBissau
CurrencyWest African CFA Franc (XOF)
Official LanguagePortuguese
ISO Country CodeGNB
Adopted On24 September 1973 (recognized in 1974)
Design ByBased on the flag of the PAIGC independence movement
National Day24 September (Independence Day)
National SongEsta é a Nossa Pátria Bem Amada (National Anthem)
Flag Ratio1:2
ColorsRed, Yellow, Green, and Black
DesignVertical red band at the hoist with a black star, and horizontal yellow (top) and green (bottom) bands on the fly
Center SymbolBlack Five-Pointed Star
Meaning of RedStruggle and sacrifice for independence
Meaning of YellowMineral wealth and unity
Meaning of GreenAgriculture and hope
Symbolism of Black StarAfrican unity and freedom
Cultural InfluenceStrongly influenced by Pan-Africanism and liberation movements
Unique FeatureClosely resembles the flag of Ghana due to shared Pan-African symbolism
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