Official Palette
Symbolism
Red represents the blood shed during the struggle for independence. Black represents the African continent. The central emblem features a half-gear (workers), a machete (peasants), and a star (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, the movement that led the independence struggle.
Construction
A 2:3 ratio. A horizontal bicolour of red and black with a yellow emblem in the center featuring a half-gear, machete, and star.
Color Meanings
red: The blood shed during colonial oppression and independence struggle
black: The African continent and the people
yellow: The country's mineral wealth and prosperity
Country Facts
- Population
- 37.5M
2.4% of Africa
- Capital
- Luanda
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Continent
- Africa
- Subregion
- Central Africa
- Landlocked
- No
- ISO 3166-1
- AO
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- November 11, 1975
- Proportions
2:3 (≈1.500)
- Total Colors
- 3
- Primary Layout
- Horizontal bands
- Key Symbols
- Emblem, Stars, Weapon
Influences
Half-gear, machete, and star (symbolizing workers and peasants)
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- The yellow emblem must be centered on the dividing line
- Horizontal bands must be of equal height
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