Flag of Angola

AO · 2:3

Official Palette

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Symbolism

Red represents the blood shed during the struggle for independence. Black represents the African continent. The central emblem features a half-gear (representing workers and industry), a machete (representing peasants and agricultural struggle), and a star (representing internationalism and progress).

History

Adopted on November 11, 1975, when Angola gained independence from Portugal. The design was inspired by the flag of the MPLA (People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola).

Construction

A horizontal bicolour of red and black with a yellow emblem in the center.

Country Specifications

Capital: Luanda
Population: 37.5M

2.4% of Africa
Languages: Portuguese
Continent: Africa
Subregion: Central Africa
Landlocked: No
Borders: Republic of the Congo Democratic Republic of the Congo Zambia Namibia
ISO 3166-1: AO

Flag Identification

Adopted: November 11, 1975
Proportions: 2:3 (≈0.67)
Total Colors: 3
Primary Layout: Horizontal bands
Key Symbols: Central emblem

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