Flag of Gabon

GA · 3:4

Symbolism

Green represents the extensive forests of Gabon, yellow represents the sun and the Equator (which crosses the country), and blue represents the South Atlantic Ocean.

History

Adopted on August 9, 1960. It is one of the few former French colonies that did not use a vertical tricolor or the Pan-African colors.

Construction

A 3:4 ratio. Three equal horizontal bands of green, yellow, and blue.

Country Specifications

Capital: Libreville
Population: 2.5M

0.2% of Africa
Languages: French
Continent: Africa
Subregion: Central Africa
Landlocked: No
Borders: Cameroon Republic of the Congo Equatorial Guinea
ISO 3166-1: GA

Flag Identification

Adopted: August 9, 1960
Proportions: 3:4 (≈0.75)
Primary Layout: Horizontal bands

Related flags

Cameroon
Republic of the Congo
Equatorial Guinea

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