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Guinea Bissau Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Guinea Bissau

History of the flag

Guinea-Bissau takes its name from its capital Bissau.

The flag, officialized in 1973, features pan-African colors and is inspired by the flag of African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • Embodies the unity of the people and the five senses: sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch.

  • The blood shed by freedom fighters in the jungles of Guinea.

  • Represents the country's wealth and prosperity.

  • Symbolizes life, hope and vegetation.

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