Guinea-Bissau
Red with a black star beside yellow and green.
History and symbolism
A vertical red stripe bearing a black star sits beside yellow and green bands. The design follows the flag of the party that led the liberation struggle, recalling both Ethiopia and the unity of West Africa.
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