Flag of Benin

BJ · 2:3

Symbolism

Green represents hope and revival, yellow represents the country's wealth and palm groves, and red represents the courage of ancestors.

History

Adopted in 1959. It was replaced by a different flag during the Marxist-Leninist period (1975–1990) but was restored in 1990 after the fall of the Kérékou regime.

Construction

A 2:3 ratio. A green vertical band on the hoist and two horizontal bands of yellow and red on the fly.

Country Specifications

Capital: Porto-Novo
Population: 13.2M

0.9% of Africa
Languages: French
Continent: Africa
Subregion: West Africa
Landlocked: No
Borders: Burkina Faso Niger Nigeria Togo
ISO 3166-1: BJ

Flag Identification

Adopted: August 1, 1960
Proportions: 2:3 (≈0.67)
Total Colors: 3
Primary Layout: Horizontal bands

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