Liberia

About the flag

Liberia is correct. Its “Lone Star” design deliberately echoes the U.S. flag, reflecting Liberia’s origins as a settlement for freed African Americans. The single star symbolizes national independence, and the 11 stripes honor the signers of the 1847 Declaration of Independence. Context tip: Liberia was the first modern African republic to declare independence, and its capital, Monrovia, is named after U.S. President James Monroe. Memory aid: if it looks like a U.S. flag but with just one star, think “Lone Star of Africa” = Liberia.