Flag of Equatorial Guinea
Flag NameFlag of Equatorial Guinea
Country NameEquatorial Guinea
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2GQ
Date Adopted1979-08-21
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary Colorsgreen, white, red, blue, yellow, brown
Symbolism DescriptionThe green stripe represents the country's natural resources, forests, and jungles. White symbolizes peace. Red signifies the blood shed by the fighters for independence. The blue triangle represents the sea that connects the mainland to the islands. The coat of arms features a silk-cotton tree (Ceiba pentandra), which marks the site where the first treaty between a local chief and the Spanish was signed. Above the shield are six yellow stars representing the mainland and the five islands. Below the shield, a scroll bears the national motto 'UNIDAD PAZ JUSTICIA' (Unity, Peace, Justice).
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerUnknown (general design); Luis Sialo (coat of arms)
Has Coat of Armstrue
Legal DescriptionDefined in the Constitution of Equatorial Guinea.
Description
The national flag of Equatorial Guinea features a horizontal tricolor of green, white, and red, with a blue triangle on the hoist side. Centered on the white stripe is the national coat of arms.
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