The Guinea Bissau flag consists of two horizontal stripes of yellow and green and, at the hoist, a vertical red stripe with a black star.
The Guinea Bissau flag consists of two horizontal stripes of yellow and green and, at the hoist, a vertical red stripe with a black star.
The yellow stripes symbolize the sun and the country’s bright future. The green stripes represent the lush vegetation and agricultural potential of Guinea-Bissau. The red stripe signifies the struggle for independence and the bloodshed endured. The black star represents African unity and the freedom of the people.