Liberian Flag Description:
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.
Liberian Flag Meaning:
The
11 stripes symbolize the 11 signatories of the Liberian declaration of
independence. The red and white colors symbolize courage and moral
excellence. The white star represents the freedom the ex-slaves were
given and the blue square represents the African mainland.
Liberian Flag History:
The
Liberian flag was adopted on July 26, 1847 after gaining independence.
Liberia was settled by freed American slaves in the early 1800s, naming
their country for liberty itself. The country was originally recognized
as a colony of the USA. For this reason, the Liberian flag is very
similar to the flag of the United States of America.
Interesting Liberian Flag Facts:
The
Liberian flag is seen on many ships around the world, as Liberia offers
registration under its flag. Shipping companies do this to avoid taxes
and restrictions that other countries enforce. It is estimated that
about 1600 ships fly the Liberian flag as a flag of convenience. This
brings in much of the country's revenue.
Sunday, January 13, 2013
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