Flag of Sierra Leone
Three horizontal bands of green, white and blue.
- Colours
- green
- white
- blue
- Region
- Africa
- Adopted
- 1961
What the flag of Sierra Leone means
Green stands for farming and the mountains, white for unity and justice, and blue for the natural harbour of Freetown, which the people hope will bring peace to the world.
Where is Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone is in Africa. The nearest countries in Battuta are Guinea, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, Gambia and Côte d’Ivoire. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Africa.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Sierra Leone adopted?
The current flag of Sierra Leone was adopted in 1961.
What colours are on the flag of Sierra Leone?
The main colours of the flag of Sierra Leone are green, white and blue.