Flag of Eritrea
Colors
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Meaning & Symbolism
Green represents agriculture, blue the sea, red blood shed. The red triangle also symbolizes the shape of the country. The golden olive branch represents peace.
History
Adopted on May 24, 1993 after independence from Ethiopia following 30 years of war.
Curiosities
Eritrea had one of the longest independence wars in Africa. The olive branch has 30 leaves, one for each year of struggle.
