Flag of Togo
The flag of Togo has five horizontal stripes that alternate green and yellow, with green at the top and bottom. A red square in the upper hoist corner covers the top three stripes and holds a white five-pointed star. It was designed by the Togolese artist Paul Ahyi.
Colors
- Green #086848 · 45%
- Yellow #F8C808 · 33%
- Red #D81838 · 20%
Proportions: 2:3
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Meaning of the flag of Togo
Green stands for hope and the country's farmland, yellow for faith in work and the riches of the soil, and red for the blood shed in the struggle for independence. The white star represents hope, peace and national unity. The flag was adopted in 1960, the year Togo became independent from France.
Map of Togo
Togo is a small country in West Africa with a short coastline on the Gulf of Guinea. It is a long, narrow strip of land between Ghana to the west and Benin to the east, with Burkina Faso to the north.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Togo?
The flag of Togo is green, yellow, and red.
What are the proportions of the flag of Togo?
The flag of Togo has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of Togo mean?
Green stands for hope and the country's farmland, yellow for faith in work and the riches of the soil, and red for the blood shed in the struggle for independence. The white star represents hope, peace and national unity. The flag was adopted in 1960, the year Togo became independent from France.
Can I download the flag of Togo?
Yes: this page has the flag of Togo as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Sangjinhwa).
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