Sierra Leone National Flag - Meaning, History & Design #1769456 (License: Personal Use)

The flag of Sierra Leone consists of three horizontal stripes: green (top), white (middle), and blue (bottom), each representing core national values-agriculture and natural resources, unity and peace, and justice and the Atlantic Ocean. Adopted on April 27, 1961, the day of independence from British rule, its design reflects both historical context and aspirational ideals. The colors were chosen to distinguish it from neighboring flags while emphasizing sovereignty and civic harmony.

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