Flag of Mali

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The flag of Mali is a tricolor consisting of three equal vertical bands of green, gold, and red. These colors are the pan-African colors, which are used by many African nations to symbolize their independence and unity.

Design and Symbolism

The flag of Mali features three vertical stripes:

• The first stripe is green, which is positioned at the hoist side of the flag. Green represents the fertility of the land and the hope for a prosperous future.
• The middle stripe is gold, symbolizing the natural wealth of the country and the purity of the people.
• The third stripe is red, which stands for the blood shed for independence and the strength of the people.

The flag's design is simple yet powerful, reflecting the country's commitment to unity and progress.

History

The current flag of Mali was adopted on March 1, 1961, following the country's independence from France in 1960. The design was inspired by the flag of the French Sudan, which was a part of the Mali Federation along with Senegal. The original flag of the Mali Federation included a human figure known as the "Kanaga" in the gold stripe, but this was removed in the current design to simplify the flag and avoid religious connotations.

Usage

The flag of Mali is used as the national flag and is flown on all government buildings, schools, and public institutions. It is also used during national holidays and events to symbolize national pride and unity.

Also see

• Pan-African colors
• Mali Federation
• French Sudan
• Flags of Africa