Flag of Senegal
Flag NameFlag of Senegal
Country NameSenegal
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2SN
Date Adopted1960-08-20
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary ColorsGreen, Yellow, Red
Symbolism DescriptionThe green stripe represents hope, the major religions of Senegal (Islam, Christianity, and Animism), and fertility. The yellow stripe symbolizes wealth, the arts, and the fruit of labor. The red stripe signifies sacrifice, determination, and the blood shed for independence. The green five-pointed star represents unity, hope, freedom, and peace, with its five points also symbolizing the five continents and the human body.
Symbolism Categoriesabstract
DesignerLéopold Sédar Senghor
Legal DescriptionThe flag consists of three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), yellow, and red, with a small green five-pointed star superimposed in the center of the yellow band.
Description
A vertical tricolor flag consisting of three equal stripes of green, yellow, and red, with a green five-pointed star centered on the yellow stripe.
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