Flag of Equatorial Guinea
The flag of Equatorial Guinea has three horizontal stripes of green, white and red, with a light blue triangle at the hoist side. In the center is the coat of arms: a silver shield with a silk-cotton tree, six yellow six-pointed stars above it and a scroll below with the motto Unidad, Paz, Justicia (Unity, Peace, Justice).
Colors
- Green #389808 · 31%
- Red #E82818 · 31%
- White #F8F8F8 · 24%
- Blue #0878C8 · 13%
Proportions: 2:3
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Equatorial Guinea
Green represents the country's natural resources and forests, white stands for peace, red for the blood shed for independence, and blue for the sea that links the mainland with the islands. The six stars stand for the mainland and the five main islands. The flag was first adopted when the country became independent from Spain in 1968.
Map of Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea is a small country in Central Africa on the Gulf of Guinea. It consists of a mainland region, Río Muni, between Cameroon to the north and Gabon to the east and south, plus several islands, including Bioko and Annobón.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Equatorial Guinea?
The flag of Equatorial Guinea is green, red, white, and blue.
What are the proportions of the flag of Equatorial Guinea?
The flag of Equatorial Guinea has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of Equatorial Guinea mean?
Green represents the country's natural resources and forests, white stands for peace, red for the blood shed for independence, and blue for the sea that links the mainland with the islands. The six stars stand for the mainland and the five main islands. The flag was first adopted when the country became independent from Spain in 1968.
Can I download the flag of Equatorial Guinea?
Yes: this page has the flag of Equatorial Guinea as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (See File history below for details.).
