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    Flag of Madagascar

    Flag of Madagascar
    A vertical white bar at the hoist, with two horizontal stripes of red and green.
    Country
    Madagascar
    Capital
    Antananarivo
    Continent
    Africa
    Adopted
    1958
    Colours
    Red, White, Green

    What does the flag of Madagascar mean?

    The flag's colours are said to represent the history and social classes of Madagascar. Red and white were the colours of the last Merina kingdom, and green represents the Hova, the former commoner class.

    Colours and what they stand for

    • Red

      The sovereignty of the people.

    • White

      Purity of heart and loyalty.

    • Green

      Hope for a better future and the country's lush vegetation.

    History

    Adopted in 1958, the flag was designed to symbolise the country's history and its path to independence. The combination of colours is intended to represent all Malagasy people.

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