Flag of Liberia
Flag NameFlag of Liberia
Country NameLiberia
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2LR
Date Adopted1847-07-26
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio10:19
Primary Colorsred, white, blue
Symbolism DescriptionThe eleven horizontal stripes represent the eleven signers of the Liberian Declaration of Independence. The red and white colors symbolize valor and purity, respectively. The blue square represents the African continent, and the single white star symbolizes Liberia as the only independent republic in Africa at the time of its adoption.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerSusannah Lewis
Canton DetailsA blue square canton in the upper hoist corner, extending down through five stripes, containing a single white five-pointed star.
Related FlagsFlag of the United States
Legal DescriptionThe design of the flag is enshrined in Liberian law, reflecting its historical significance as a symbol of the nation's independence and its ties to the United States.
Description
The national flag of Liberia consists of eleven horizontal stripes, alternating red and white, with a blue square canton in the upper hoist corner bearing a single white five-pointed star.
