Flag of Liberia
- Country
- Liberia
- Capital
- Monrovia
- Continent
- Africa
- Adopted
- 1847
- Colours
- Red, White, Blue
What does the flag of Liberia mean?
The flag is a close parallel of the United States flag, reflecting Liberia's origins as a settlement for freed American slaves. The eleven stripes represent the eleven signatories of the Liberian Declaration of Independence, and the white star symbolises the freedom granted to the former slaves.
Colours and what they stand for
Red
The courage and sacrifice of the nation's founders.
White
Purity, and the new life for the freed slaves.
Blue
The continent of Africa.
History
Adopted in 1847, the flag of Liberia is one of the oldest in Africa. It was designed to be a reminder of the country's unique history and its close ties to the United States.
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