Madagascar National Flag - Design, Meaning & History #2192714 (License: Personal Use)

The flag of Madagascar consists of a white vertical stripe on the hoist side, with red and green horizontal stripes occupying the fly side-red on top and green below. Adopted on October 14, 1958, just before independence from France, its colors symbolize purity (white), sovereignty and sacrifice (red), and hope and agriculture (green). The design reflects Malagasy cultural identity and historical aspirations for self-determination.

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