Flag of Liberia - Wikipedia
WEBSymbolism. The eleven stripes symbolize the signatories of the Liberian Declaration of Independence and the red and white symbolize courage and moral excellence. The white star represents the first independent republic in Africa, above the blue square representing the African continent.
List of Liberian flags - Wikipedia
WEBNational. Flag. Duration. Use. Description. 1847-present. Flag of Liberia. Eleven horizontal stripes alternating red and white; in the canton, a white star on a blue field [1]
Unraveling Confusion: Country Flags That Look Strikingly Similar
WEBJun 23, 2024 · Liberia: The Liberian flag, adopted in 1847, resembles the American flag. It features eleven red and white stripes representing the signatories of the Liberian Declaration of Independence and a single white star representing the country’s freedom.
Flags, Symbols, & Currencies of Liberia - World Atlas
WEBThe flag of Liberia consists of 11 equal horizontal stripes of red (top and bottom) alternating with white and white five-pointed star on a blue square on the upper hoist-side. The currency is Liberian dollar and the national anthem is All Hail, Liberia, Hail!
Liberia - CRW Flags
WEBJul 13, 2024 · The Liberia’s national flag is called “Lone Star”. The eleven horizontal stripes represent the eleven signers of the declaration of independence and the constitution of the Republic of Liberia; the blue field symbolizes the continent of Africa; the five pointed white star depicts Liberia as the first “independent republic” on the ...
Flag of Liberia - Wikiwand
WEBThe flag of Liberia or the Liberian flag, sometimes called the Lone Star (not to be confused with "The Lone Star State", a nickname for Texas), bears a close resemblance to the flag of the United States, representing Liberia 's founding by former black slaves from the United States and the Caribbean.
Liberia Flag Unveiled: Colors, Meaning, Coat of Arms ... - Mappr
WEBAs Liberia moved towards independence, it adopted its current flag, reminiscent of the U.S. flag, to symbolize its origins as a nation founded by freed American slaves. The design, chosen upon Liberia’s declaration of independence in 1847, features eleven alternating stripes and a blue square with a white star, representing the signatories of ...
Flag of Liberia | History, Design & Colors | Britannica
WEBLocal freedmen proclaimed the independence of Liberia on July 26, 1847. A national flag was needed, and a committee of women was made responsible for its design. They substituted a star for the cross, symbolizing Liberia’s status as the only independent Western-style state in Africa.
Details - The World Factbook
WEB11 equal horizontal stripes of red (top and bottom) alternating with white; a white five-pointed star appears on a blue square in the upper hoist-side corner; the stripes symbolize the signatories of the Liberian Declaration of Independence; the blue square represents the African mainland, and the star represents the freedom granted to the ex ...
Flag of Liberia - Flagpedia.net
WEBInstead of the white star, the original flag displayed a Christian cross, which has later been replaced by a star in order to highlight an independence of Liberia. Eleven white or red stripes refer to eleven men who signed the Declaration of Independence of Liberia.
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