Symbolism
Red represents the sun and the savanna, blue represents the Gambia River (which flows through the center), and green represents the land and forests. The white stripes represent peace and unity.
History
Adopted on February 18, 1965, the day of independence. Designed by Louis Thomasi, it was chosen to reflect the country's unique geographical reliance on the Gambia River.
Construction
A 2:3 ratio. A horizontal tricolor of red, blue, and green separated by narrow white stripes.
Color Meanings
red: The sun, the savanna, and the warmth of the people
blue: The Gambia River flowing through the nation
green: Agriculture, forests, and the land
white: Peace, unity, and the fimbriation of the river
Country Facts
- Population
- 2.4M
0.2% of Africa
- Capital
- Banjul
- Languages
- English
- Continent
- Africa
- Subregion
- West Africa
- Landlocked
- No
- Borders
- ISO 3166-1
- GM
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- February 18, 1965
- Designer
- Louis Thomasi
- Proportions
2:3 (≈1.500)
- Total Colors
- 4
- Primary Layout
- Horizontal bands
Influences
The Gambia River as the nation's lifeblood
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- The blue band must be bordered by narrow white stripes
- Horizontal bands must be clearly defined
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