Flag of Gabon
Colors
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Meaning & Symbolism
Green represents the extensive tropical forests that cover much of Gabonese territory. Yellow symbolizes the equator, which crosses the country, as well as the equatorial sun. Blue represents the Atlantic Ocean that bathes the country's coasts.
History
Adopted on August 9, 1960, shortly before independence from France.
Curiosities
Gabon has one of the highest GDP per capita in Africa due to oil. Over 80% of the territory is covered by rainforest.
