Angola
Red and black halves with a machete, gear and star.
History and symbolism
Two horizontal bands of red and black carry the emblem of a half gear, machete and star, drawn from the movement that led the liberation struggle. Adopted at independence in 1975, the colors mark socialism and Africa.
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