Sierra Leone Flag Description:
The flag of Sierra Leone
consists of three equal sized horizontal stripes - the top stripe is
green, the middle is white and the bottom stripe is blue.
Sierra Leone Flag Meaning:
The
green stripe represents agriculture, the country's natural wealth and
its mountains. The white stripe stands for justice and unity, and blue
represents the Atlantic Ocean and the harbor of Freetown, the country's
capital.
Sierra Leone Flag History:
The
flag was adopted on April 27, 1961 when Sierra Leone gained independence
from Britain. The name Sierra Leone translates to 'Lion Mountains' in
Portuguese. Portuguese discoverers named the land in the 15th century
after its mountainous regions. The Sierra Leone flag originates from the
country's coat of arms.
Interesting Sierra Leone Facts:
From 1889 to 1961 the flag of Sierra Leone incorporated the British union Jack in it.
Monday, November 26, 2012
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