Symbolism
Red represents the blood of martyrs and the will for independence, yellow represents the sun and the gold of the earth, and green represents the lush vegetation.
History
Adopted on November 10, 1958. Guinea was the first French colony in sub-Saharan Africa to gain independence, and its flag became a model for several other nations.
Construction
A 2:3 ratio. A vertical tricolor of red, yellow, and green.
Color Meanings
red: The blood of martyrs and the struggle for independence
yellow: The sun, gold, and the wealth of the earth
green: Lush vegetation, agriculture, and hope
Country Facts
- Population
- 14.4M
0.9% of Africa
- Capital
- Conakry
- Languages
- French
- Continent
- Africa
- Subregion
- West Africa
- Landlocked
- No
- ISO 3166-1
- GN
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- November 10, 1958
- Proportions
2:3 (≈1.500)
- Total Colors
- 3
- Primary Layout
- Vertical bands
Influences
Pan-African movement (colors of Ethiopia)
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Flag Protocol
- Vertical bands must be of equal width
- Must be treated with highest honor as a national symbol
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