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Flag of The Gambia

Flag of The Gambia

Flag NameFlag of The Gambia
Country NameThe Gambia
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2GM
Date Adopted18 February 1965
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary ColorsRed, White, Blue, Green
Symbolism DescriptionThe red stripe symbolizes the sun and the savanna, as well as the determination and sacrifice of the people. The blue stripe represents the Gambia River, which is the nation's namesake and flows through the country. The green stripe signifies agriculture, forests, and the country's natural resources. The two thin white fimbriations (stripes) symbolize peace and unity.
Symbolism Categoriesnature
DesignerPa Louis Thomasi
Canton DetailsN/A
Legal DescriptionA flag consisting of five horizontal stripes with a width ratio of 6:1:4:1:6, from top to bottom, in the colors red, white, blue, white, and green.

Description

The national flag of The Gambia consists of five horizontal stripes. From top to bottom, the colors are red, white, blue, white, and green. The red, blue, and green stripes are wider, separated by two thinner white fimbriations.

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