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Flag of Equatorial Guinea

Flag of Equatorial Guinea
GQ · 2:3

Symbolism

Green represents the natural resources and agriculture, white represents peace, and red represents the blood shed for independence. The blue triangle represents the sea that connects the mainland to the islands. The coat of arms features a silk cotton tree.

History

Adopted on October 12, 1968, the day of independence. The coat of arms was briefly removed during the regime of Francisco Macías Nguema but was restored in 1979.

Construction

A 2:3 ratio. A horizontal tricolor of green, white, and red with a blue triangle at the hoist and the coat of arms centered in the white band.

Country Specifications

Capital
Malabo
Population
1.7M
Languages
French, Portuguese, Spanish
Continent
Africa
Subregion
Central Africa
Landlocked
No
ISO 3166-1
GQ

Flag Identification

Adopted
October 12, 1968
Proportions
2:3 (≈0.67)
Total Colors
4
Primary Layout
Horizontal bands
Key Symbols
Central emblem

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Sources

  • Government of Equatorial Guinea
  • Britannica