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Flag of Madagascar Description
The flag of Madagascar is divided horizontally, with a red stripe on top and green below. Along the hoist side is a white vertical stripe, the same width as the red and green stripes.
The red on the flag traditionally represents the sovereignty of the nation, the green symbolizes hope, and the white shows purity.
History of the Flag of Madagascar :
During Madagascar’s journey towards freedom, the emerging nation created this flag as a reflection of their historical traditions, signifying their independence. The colors in the flag represent the Malagasy people. The Merina Kingdom in what later became Madagascar was overtaken by French colonists, who invaded in 1883. This kingdom’s royal monarch, Queen Ranavalona III had used red and white in the national flag. The green was incorporated to represent the common people, who were called Hova, depicting their role in the nation’s independence.
| National symbol(s): | traveller’s palm, zebu |
| National colors: | red, green, white |
| National anthem: | |
| Name: | “Ry Tanindraza nay malala o” (Oh, Our Beloved Fatherland) |
| Lyrics/Music: | Pasteur RAHAJASON/Norbert RAHARISOA |
Fact about Madagascar flag |
| Country | Madagascar |
|---|---|
| Designed by | NA |
| Adopted | 14. October 1958 |
| Revision | NA |
| Design and Colors | A horizontal bicolour of red and green with a white vertical band on the hoist side |
| Size Ratio | 2:3 |