Flag of Guinea - Design, Colors, Meaning, Symbolism

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The flag of Guinea features three vertical bands of red, yellow, and green.It symbolizes sacrifice and courage, natural wealth, and the nation’s land and people.

The National Flag of Guinea

Flag of Guinea
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Guinea Flag Facts

CountryGuinea
CapitalConakry
CurrencyGuinean Franc (GNF)
Official LanguageFrench
ISO Country CodeGIN
Adopted On10 November 1958
Design ByBased on Pan-African colors
National Day2 October (Independence Day)
National SongLiberté (National Anthem)
Flag Ratio2:3
ColorsRed, Yellow, and Green
DesignVertical tricolor of red (hoist), yellow (center), and green (fly)
Center SymbolNone
Meaning of RedBlood shed for independence and sacrifice
Meaning of YellowMineral wealth, sunshine, and justice
Meaning of GreenAgriculture, forests, and hope
Cultural InfluenceStrongly inspired by Pan-Africanism and anti-colonial movements
Unique FeatureUses the same colors as Mali’s flag but arranged in reverse order
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