Symbolism
The 11 stripes represent the 11 signers of the Declaration of Independence. Red and white represent courage and moral excellence. The white star represents the first independent republic in Africa, and the blue square represents the African continent.
History
Adopted on July 26, 1847. The design is modeled after the US flag, reflecting Liberia's origins as a nation founded by formerly enslaved people from America.
Construction
A 10:19 ratio. 11 alternating red and white horizontal stripes with a blue canton containing a white star.
Color Meanings
red: Courage, bravery, and the blood of the signers
white: Moral excellence and purity
blue: The African continent and the sky
Country Facts
- Population
- 5.2M
0.3% of Africa
- Capital
- Monrovia
- Languages
- English
- Continent
- Africa
- Subregion
- West Africa
- Landlocked
- No
- Borders
- ISO 3166-1
- LR
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- July 26, 1847
- Proportions
10:19 (≈1.900)
- Total Colors
- 3
- Primary Layout
- Horizontal bands
- Key Symbols
- Canton, Emblem, Stars
Influences
The flag of the United States
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Flag Protocol
- The white star must be centered in the blue square canton
- Alternating red and white stripes must be uniform in width
Practice
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