Flag of Gambia
- Country
- Gambia
- Capital
- Banjul
- Continent
- Africa
- Adopted
- 1965
- Colours
- Red, Blue, Green
What does the flag of Gambia mean?
The flag's colours represent the sun, the Gambia River, and the land. The white stripes are said to signify the unity of the people and peace.
Colours and what they stand for
Red
The sun and the savannas.
Blue
The Gambia River, which flows through the country.
Green
The land and its agricultural produce.
History
Adopted in 1965, the flag was designed by Pa Louis Thomasi. It is one of the few African flags that does not use the pan-African colours of the African National Congress or the Rastafari movement.
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