Guinea

About the flag

The flag of Guinea features three vertical stripes of red, yellow, and green, with red on the left, representing the blood of those who fought for independence. The yellow symbolizes wealth, and green stands for the country's lush vegetation. This flag was adopted in 1958 when Guinea gained independence from French colonial rule, making it a symbol of national pride and identity. An interesting fact about Guinea is that it is often referred to as the "Water Tower of West Africa" because the Niger, Gambia, and Senegal rivers all originate there. Remembering its colors in the order of red, yellow, and green can help distinguish it from similar flags, such as Chad's, which has the same colors but arranged differently, or Niger's, which has an orange circle in the center.