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Meaning of the Flag

The national flag of Sierra Leone is a tricolour consisting of three horizontal green, white and blue bands. It was adopted in 1961, Sierra Leone's independence year, to replace the British Blue Ensign defaced with the arms of the Crown Colony of Sierra Leone.

Meaning of Flag Colors

Blue, Green, White

Flag History

1. 1914
   Sierra Leone was granted its own unique coat of arms in 1914, and the emblem on the Blue Ensign was modified to reflect this change.
2. 1961–present
   

   Current national flag, in use since 1961.

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