Flag of Guinea
Flag NameFlag of Guinea
Country NameGuinea
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2GN
Date Adopted10 November 1958
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary ColorsRed, Yellow, Green
Symbolism DescriptionThe red stripe symbolizes the blood shed by martyrs for independence, the labor of the workers, and the desire for sacrifice and progress. The yellow stripe represents the sun, the wealth of the country (especially gold), and justice. The green stripe signifies the country's vegetation, agricultural wealth, and hope for a prosperous future. These colors are also the Pan-African colors, symbolizing African unity.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerSékou Touré (or his government)
Related FlagsFlag of Mali, Flag of Senegal
Legal DescriptionThe flag is defined in the Constitution of Guinea.
Description
A vertical tricolor flag consisting of three equal vertical stripes of red, yellow, and green, from hoist to fly.
