Flag of Madagascar
The flag of Madagascar has a white vertical band along the hoist that takes up one third of its length. The rest of the flag is split into two equal horizontal bands, red on top and green below. There is no emblem, and the flag has a 2:3 ratio.
Colors
- White #F8F8F8 · 33%
- Red #F84838 · 33%
- Green #088838 · 33%
Proportions: 2:3
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Meaning of the flag of Madagascar
Officially, white stands for purity, red for sovereignty and green for hope. Red and white were also the colors of the Merina kingdom, which ruled much of the island in the 19th century, while green is often linked to the coastal peoples. The flag was adopted in 1958, two years before Madagascar became independent from France in 1960.
Map of Madagascar
Madagascar is a large island country in the Indian Ocean, off the southeast coast of Africa. The Mozambique Channel separates it from Mozambique on the mainland, and it has no land borders with any other country.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Madagascar?
The flag of Madagascar is white, red, and green.
What are the proportions of the flag of Madagascar?
The flag of Madagascar has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of Madagascar mean?
Officially, white stands for purity, red for sovereignty and green for hope. Red and white were also the colors of the Merina kingdom, which ruled much of the island in the 19th century, while green is often linked to the coastal peoples. The flag was adopted in 1958, two years before Madagascar became independent from France in 1960.
Can I download the flag of Madagascar?
Yes: this page has the flag of Madagascar as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
