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Meaning of the Flag

The national flag of Togo consists of five horizontal stripes, alternating between green and yellow, with a red square bearing a five-pointed white star in the canton. It is one of many African flags that use the pan-African colours of green, yellow, and red. Its five stripes represent the five regions of Togo.

Meaning of Flag Colors

Red, Green, Yellow, White

Flag History

1. 1884–1914
   During the colonial era, Togo flew the flag of its colonial ruler: Germany from 1884 to 1914 (as part of German Togoland) and France from 1916 to 1960.
2. 1914–present
   

   Current national flag, in use since 1914.

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