Flag of Liberia

LR · 10:19

Symbolism

The 11 stripes represent the 11 signers of the Liberian 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 clearly modeled after the flag of the United States, as Liberia was founded by former American slaves.

Construction

A 10:19 ratio. 11 alternating red and white horizontal stripes with a blue square canton containing a white star.

Country Specifications

Capital: Monrovia
Population: 5.2M

0.3% of Africa
Languages: English
Continent: Africa
Subregion: West Africa
Landlocked: No
Borders: Guinea Ivory Coast Sierra Leone
ISO 3166-1: LR

Flag Identification

Adopted: July 26, 1847
Proportions: 10:19 (≈0.53)
Total Colors: 3
Primary Layout: Horizontal bands
Key Symbols: Canton, Central emblem

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