Africa
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Proportions
2:3
Shape
Rectangular
Colors
#CC092F · Pantone 186 CRed recalls the blood shed by Angolans during the colonial period, the war of independence and the defence of the country.
#000000Black represents the African continent.
#FFCB00 · Pantone 116 CYellow, the colour of the emblem, symbolizes the country's wealth.
Symbols & elements
A machete crossed with a half cogwheel, topped by a star — a composition inspired by the Soviet hammer and sickle. The machete stands for the peasantry, agriculture and the war of independence; the cogwheel for workers and industry; the star for international solidarity and progress.
Construction details
Proportions: 2:3. Horizontal bicolour: red upper band, black lower band. Centred is a yellow emblem: a machete crossed with a half-cogwheel, topped by a five-pointed star. The emblem, based on the MPLA flag, echoes the Soviet hammer and sickle.
Construction sheet
How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.
Specific rules — Angola
Common conventions
Its coastline spans approximately 1,600 km of shoreline.
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