Flag of the Gambia
The flag of the Gambia has three horizontal stripes of red, blue and green, with red at the top. The blue stripe in the middle is edged by two thin white stripes and is narrower than the red and green ones. There is no emblem, and the proportions are 2:3.
Colors
- Red #C81828 · 34%
- Green #387828 · 33%
- Blue #081888 · 23%
- White #F8F8F8 · 11%
Proportions: 2:3
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of the Gambia
Red stands for the sun and the savanna, blue for the Gambia River that runs through the country, and green for the forests and farmland. The white stripes represent unity and peace. The flag was adopted on February 18, 1965, when the Gambia became independent from the United Kingdom.
Map of the Gambia
The Gambia is the smallest country on mainland Africa, a narrow strip of land in West Africa along the Gambia River. It is surrounded by Senegal on three sides and opens onto the Atlantic Ocean in the west.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of the Gambia?
The flag of the Gambia is red, green, blue, and white.
What are the proportions of the flag of the Gambia?
The flag of the Gambia has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of the Gambia mean?
Red stands for the sun and the savanna, blue for the Gambia River that runs through the country, and green for the forests and farmland. The white stripes represent unity and peace. The flag was adopted on February 18, 1965, when the Gambia became independent from the United Kingdom.
Can I download the flag of the Gambia?
Yes: this page has the flag of the Gambia as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Vzb83 iThe source code of the previous SVG was invalid due to 39 errors.).
