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Ivory Coast Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Ivory Coast

History of the flag

The flag was adopted in 1960 at the time of independence. By coincidence, the Ivorian tricolor shares the same colors as the Irish flag.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • Symbolizes the northern savannahs and the fertility of the land.

  • The color of peace, justice and purity.

  • Represents the verdant forests of the South of the country and hope.

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