Flags of Neighboring Countries | |||||
![]() Mauritania Flag |
![]() Mali Flag |
![]() Guinea Bissau Flag |
![]() Gambia Flag |
The flag of Senegal is modeled on the French flag. The Senegal flag has three vertical
Red stands for the common African struggle for independence. All the colors are pan-African colors. The star on the flag of Senegal signifies unity and hope.
Official Name: Republic du Senegal
Capital: Dakar
Location: On the western coast of Africa bordered by Mauritania Mali Guinea Gambia and Guinea Bissau from the west Senegal is penetrated by edge shaped Gambia.
Area: 196, 19 Sq. km
Official Languages: French
National Flag: Three vertical stripes of green yellow red with a green star in the center.
National Anthem Pincez Tous vos koras Frappez les Balafons Pluck your koras Strike the Balafons (1960)
National symbol(s):lion
National colors: green, yellow, red
National anthem:
name: "Pincez Tous vos Koras, Frappez les Balafons" (Pluck Your Koras, Strike the Balafons)
lyrics/music: Leopold Sedar SENGHOR/Herbert PEPPER
Fact about Senegal flag |
Country | Senegal |
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Designed by | NA |
Adopted | 20. August 1960 |
Revision | NA |
Design and Colors | A vertical tricolour of green, yellow and red; charged with a green five-pointed star at the centre. |
Size Ratio | 2:3 |