Flags with Green, Yellow and Red
Green, yellow and red form the Pan-African tricolour — a palette adopted after Ethiopia's independence became a symbol of liberation across the continent. It now appears on more than a dozen African flags and beyond.
Quick answer
Countries with green, yellow and red flags include Ethiopia, Ghana, Senegal, Mali, Guinea, Cameroon, Togo, Congo-Brazzaville, Zimbabwe, Bolivia, Grenada and more.
Flags in this guide
Ethiopia
Ghana
Senegal
Mali
Guinea
Cameroon
Togo
Republic of the Congo
Zimbabwe
Bolivia
Grenada
The meaning behind the palette
Green stands for the land, yellow for mineral wealth and the sun, and red for the blood shed for independence. Ethiopia — never fully colonised — inspired the palette when African nations began winning independence in the 20th century.
Common designs
You'll often see these colours arranged as vertical or horizontal tricolours, sometimes with a black star (Ghana) or a green star (Senegal, Cameroon).
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Frequently asked questions
Which country first used green, yellow and red?
Ethiopia is credited as the origin of the Pan-African palette.
Are all green-yellow-red flags African?
No — Bolivia and Grenada also use this combination for their own historical reasons.