Flag of Liberia

Africa

5.2M

1847

LR | 10:19

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: Guinea Ivory Coast Sierra Leone
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

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