Flag of Sierra Leone
Colors
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Meaning & Symbolism
Green represents agriculture and natural resources, white unity and justice, blue the sea and hope for peace.
History
Adopted on April 27, 1961, the day of independence from the United Kingdom.
Curiosities
Sierra Leone means "Lion Mountain" in Spanish/Portuguese. Freetown, the capital, was founded as a settlement for freed slaves.
