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Afrique · Flag ID ·Jul 29, 2026

Gabon Flag: Meaning and History

History of the flag

Before the country gained independence from France in 1960, the Gabonese flag featured a narrower yellow stripe than the French tricolor flag in its canton.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

The green band represents the richness of the equatorial forest.
The central yellow band represents the sun, and also refers to the equator that crosses the country.
The blue band represents the azure waves of the Atlantic Ocean.

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