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Sierra Leone

Africa

Quick Facts

Capital

Freetown

Population

8.1M

Area

71,740 km²

Density

113 /km²

Median age

19.5 yrs

Description

Adoption

27 April 1961 (independence, 65 years).

Designed byCollege of Arms, 1961.

Design & Symbolism

Specs plus what each color and emblem means on this flag — tap an element to reveal its meaning.

Proportions

2:3

Shape

Rectangular

Colors

Green#1EB53A · Pantone 355 C

Green depicts agriculture, the mountains and natural resources.

White#FFFFFF

White depicts unity and justice.

Blue#0072C6 · Pantone 285 C

Blue depicts the hope of contributing to peace, through the capital's natural harbour.

Construction details

Proportions 2:3. Three equal horizontal bands, green on top, white in the middle, blue at the bottom.

Construction sheet

Etiquette & protocol

How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.

Specific rules — Sierra Leone

The flag is honoured on 27 April, Independence Day.
It flies on public buildings and at official ceremonies.

Common conventions

Keep the flag clean and never let it touch the ground.
Never fly a torn or faded flag — repair or replace it.
Illuminate the flag if it stays up at night.
Never use the flag as clothing, packaging or advertising.
Dispose of a worn flag respectfully, not in the trash.

Did you know?

Its blue depicts the hope of contributing to world peace, through the great natural harbour of its capital.

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