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Meaning of the Flag

The national flag of Burkina Faso (French: drapeau du Burkina Faso) is formed by two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and green, with a yellow five-pointed star resting in the center. The flag was adopted on 4 August 1984.

Meaning of Flag Colors

The red is also said to symbolize the revolution and the green the abundance of agricultural and natural riches. The yellow star placed over the red and green stripes represents the guiding light of the revolution.

Flag History

1. 1871–1918
   It is identical to the tricolor flag used by the German Empire from 1871 to 1918.
2. 1984–present
   

   Current national flag, in use since 1984.

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