Western Africa
Guinea-Bissau
A red vertical band at the hoist bearing a black five-pointed star, with horizontal yellow and green bands to the fly. The design closely follows the flag of the PAIGC independence movement and became the national flag at independence.
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Adopted
1973
Proportion
1:2
Colours
4
Colours & their meaning
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Red
Represents the blood shed in the struggle for independence.
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Yellow
Represents the sun and the country’s wealth.
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Green
Represents forests, agriculture and hope.
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Black
The black star represents African people and African dignity.
Symbols & emblems
Black star
The star symbolizes African unity and the people of Africa.
Did you know?
Its layout and colours reflect the liberation movement PAIGC, which also led the independence struggle in Cape Verde.