Green represents the land, blue represents the sea and sky, and white represents peace. The red star represents the struggle for independence and unity.
History
Adopted on June 27, 1977, the day of independence from France. The design was inspired by the flag of the Ligue Populaire Africaine pour l'Independance.
Construction
A 2:3 ratio. Two equal horizontal bands of blue and green with a white isosceles triangle at the hoist containing a red star.
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