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 featuring the silk cotton tree was briefly removed during a period of dictatorship 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.
Color Meanings
green: The country's lush vegetation and natural resources
white: Peace and purity
red: The blood shed for the country's independence
blue: The sea (Gulf of Guinea) connecting the islands
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