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lundi 2 mai 2016

Liberia Flag History

By Ben Gates


Lying on the Atlantic in the southern part of West Africa, Liberia is bordered by Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Côte d'Ivoire. It is comparable in size to Tennessee. Africa's first republic, Liberia was founded in 1822 as a result of the efforts of the American Colonization Society to settle freed American slaves in West Africa.

During the next twenty years further settlements are established along the coast, until in the 1840s the society concludes that the colony can now stand on its own. In 1847 it is proclaimed an independent republic. It soon wins recognition from most of the great powers.

The Liberian banner was received on July 26, 1847. Liberia was settled by liberated American slaves in the mid-1800s, naming their nation for freedom itself. The nation was initially perceived as a province of the USA. Thus, the Liberian banner is fundamentally the same to the banner of the United States of America.

The flag of Liberia consists of six red and five white alternating horizontal stripes that run down the flag. In the top left-hand corner of the Liberian flag, there is a blue square which has a white five-pointed star in the center of it.

The 11 stripes symbolize the 11 signatories of the Liberian affirmation of independence. The red and white hues symbolize boldness and good magnificence. The white star speaks of the opportunity the ex-slaves were given and the blue square speaks of the African terrain.

The Liberian banner is seen on numerous boats the world over, as Liberia offers enlistment under its banner. Shipping organizations do this to keep away from expenses and confinements that different nations authorize. It is assessed that around 1600 boats fly the Liberian banner as a banner of comfort. This acquires a great part of the nation's income. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Liberia Flag for the future.




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