Flag of the Central African Republic

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The flag of the Central African Republic was adopted on 1 December 1958. It is composed of four horizontal bands in blue, white, green and yellow (starting from the top), and a red vertical band that crosses the flag at half the length. On the horizontal blue band, on the flagpole side, there is a five-pointed yellow star. The flag was designed by Barthélemy Boganda, the first president of the autonomous territory of Ubangi-Sciari, who was convinced that 'France and Africa should march together'. For this he combined the red, white and blue of the French tricolor and the pan-African colors (red, yellow and green). Red symbolizes the blood of the people, paid to gain independence, and who is willing to pay to protect the nation. Blue represents the sky and freedom. White represents peace and dignity. Green symbolizes hope and faith. Finally, yellow represents tolerance. #flag #Africa #Central