Flag of Liberia
Liberia's flag has 11 horizontal stripes, six red and five white, alternating and starting with red at the top. In the upper corner next to the pole is a dark blue square with a single white five-pointed star. The flag has a 10:19 ratio, the same proportions as the flag of the United States.
Colors
- Red #B80838 · 52%
- White #F8F8F8 · 38%
- Blue #082858 · 10%
Proportions: 10:19
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Meaning of the flag of Liberia
The design reflects Liberia's origins as a settlement founded in the 1820s for freed African Americans. The 11 stripes stand for the 11 men who signed Liberia's declaration of independence, and the lone star for Liberia as the first independent republic in Africa. The flag was adopted in 1847, the year of independence.
Map of Liberia
Liberia is a country on the Atlantic coast of West Africa. It borders Sierra Leone to the northwest, Guinea to the north and Ivory Coast to the east, and its long coastline faces the Atlantic Ocean to the southwest.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Liberia?
The flag of Liberia is red, white, and blue.
What are the proportions of the flag of Liberia?
The flag of Liberia has a ratio of 10:19 (height to width).
What does the flag of Liberia mean?
The design reflects Liberia's origins as a settlement founded in the 1820s for freed African Americans. The 11 stripes stand for the 11 men who signed Liberia's declaration of independence, and the lone star for Liberia as the first independent republic in Africa. The flag was adopted in 1847, the year of independence.
Can I download the flag of Liberia?
Yes: this page has the flag of Liberia as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Government of Liberia).
