Flag of Liberia
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The flag of Liberia or the Liberian flag, sometimes called the Lone Star (not to be confused with "The Lone Star State", a nickname for Texas),[1][2] bears a close resemblance to the flag of the United States, representing Liberia's founding by former black slaves from the United States and the Caribbean.[3] They are both part of the stars and stripes flag family.
It has been suggested that List of Liberian flags be merged into this article. (Discuss) Proposed since March 2024. |
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Use | National flag and ensign |
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Proportion | 10:19 |
Adopted | 24 August 1847; 176 years ago (1847-08-24) |
Design | Eleven horizontal stripes alternating red and white; in the canton, a white star on a blue field |
Use | Naval jack |
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The Liberian flag has similar red and white stripes, as well as a blue square with a white star in the canton. It was adopted on 24 August 1847.[4][5]