Guinea-Bissau

About the flag

Guinea-Bissau is correct. Its flag uses Pan‑African colors and a prominent black star symbolizing African unity—elements adopted by the independence movement PAIGC and inspired by Ghana’s flag. The design was introduced when Guinea-Bissau declared independence from Portugal in 1973, reflecting solidarity with broader African liberation efforts. Memory tip: “Bissau” was added to the country’s name to distinguish it from neighboring Guinea—think “Bissau = black star.” It’s a small West African nation with Portuguese as its official language, a reminder of its colonial past. Recognizing the Pan‑African palette plus the single black star is a strong cue for Guinea-Bissau.