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    Flag of Sierra Leone

    Flag of Sierra Leone
    A tricolour of three equal horizontal bands of green, white, and blue.
    Country
    Sierra Leone
    Capital
    Freetown
    Continent
    Africa
    Adopted
    1961
    Colours
    Green, White, Blue

    What does the flag of Sierra Leone mean?

    The green represents Sierra Leone's agricultural resources and its mountains. The white stands for unity and justice. The blue symbolises the hope that the natural harbour of Freetown will contribute to peace in the world.

    Colours and what they stand for

    • Green

      The country's agriculture, mountains, and natural resources.

    • White

      Unity and justice.

    • Blue

      The natural harbour of Freetown.

    History

    Adopted in 1961 upon independence. It was designed by the country's College of Arms.

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