Flag of Guinea
countryThe flag of Guinea was adopted on November 10, 1958. Vertical tricolour. It uses 3 colours: red, yellow and green. The official proportions are 2:3.
Hoist
Ratio 2:3
Fly
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Guinea |
|---|---|
| Country | Guinea |
| Official Country Name | Republic of Guinea |
| Capital | Conakry |
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Western Africa |
| ISO Country Code | GN / GIN |
| Internet Domain | .gn |
| Calling Code | +224 |
| Currency | Guinean franc (GNF) |
| National Language(s) | French |
| Demonym | Guinean |
| Area | 245,857 km² |
| Population | 15 million (2025 est.) |
Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Guinea |
|---|---|
| Adopted On | November 10, 1958 |
| First Used | 1958 |
| Current Version Adopted | November 10, 1958 |
| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 3 |
| Main Colors | Red, Yellow, Green |
| Design Type | Vertical tricolour |
| Official Status | Official National Flag |
| Government Authority | Government of Guinea |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | #CE1126 | 206, 17, 38 | 0, 92, 82, 19 | |
| Yellow | #FCD116 | 252, 209, 22 | 0, 17, 91, 1 | |
| Green | #009460 | 0, 148, 96 | 100, 0, 35, 42 |
Flag Design and Symbols
| Red colour | Represents the blood of the martyrs and the sacrifice of the people |
|---|---|
| Yellow colour | Represents the sun, justice and the country’s gold |
| Green colour | Represents the vegetation and the prosperity of the countryside |
| Pan-African colours | A mirror image of the flag of Mali, in the colours of African unity |
Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
|---|---|
| 1958 | The design was first used |
| 1958-11-10 | The current flag was officially adopted |
| Present | The flag remains in official use |
| Present | The flag remains in official use |
Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio | 2:3 |
|---|---|
| Width | 2 units (hoist) |
| Length | 3 units (fly) |
Guinea Flag Usage
| Government Buildings | Yes |
|---|---|
| Schools | Yes |
| Civil Use | Yes |
| Official Ceremonies | Yes |
| Sports Events | Yes |
| National Holidays | Yes |
| Military | Yes |
| Naval Use | Yes |
| Embassies | Yes |
| International Events | Yes |
Other Official Flags of Guinea
| Flag Type | Use | Link |
|---|---|---|
| National Flag | National representation | View flag |
| Civil Flag | Used by civilians | View flag |
| State Flag | Used by government | View flag |
| War Flag | Used during military operations | View flag |
| Naval Ensign | Used by the navy | View flag |
| Air Force Flag | Used by the air force | View flag |
| Presidential Standard | Used by the head of state | View flag |
| Royal Standard | Used by the monarch | View flag |
| Historical Flag | Previous national flag | View flag |
Quick Facts About the Flag
| Flag Age | 68 years old as of 2026 |
|---|---|
| Adoption Date | November 10, 1958 |
| Oldest Version | 1958 |
| Most Common Color | Red |
| Similar Flags | Andorra, Belgium, Cameroon |
| Unique Feature | Vertical tricolour |
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Facts about the Flag of Guinea
- The vertical arrangement of red, yellow and green follows the French tricolour in structure and the Ghanaian palette in colour — a combination of the two influences on the country.
- Guinea and Mali fly the same three colours in opposite order, a legacy of their shared political history in the early 1960s.
- The flag of Guinea was officially adopted on November 10, 1958.
- The flag in its present form is 68 years old as of 2026.
- Design type: Vertical tricolour.
- The official proportions are 2:3. It shares that ratio with 82 national flags.
- The flag uses 3 colours: red, yellow and green.
- The red on the flag stands for the blood of the martyrs and the sacrifice of the people.
- The yellow on the flag stands for the sun, justice and the country’s gold.
- The green on the flag stands for the vegetation and the prosperity of the countryside.
- Pan-African colours: A mirror image of the flag of Mali, in the colours of African unity.
- The design belongs to the "Vertical tricolour" family, shared with 27 other flags in this reference.
- Flags most often confused with it: Andorra, Belgium and Cameroon.
- Guinea became independent on 2 October 1958 from France.
- Football is the most popular sport.
- The national anthem is "Liberté".
- The flag is flown everywhere on 2 October, Independence Day.
- The capital is Conakry. The currency is the Guinean franc (GNF).
Frequently Asked Questions about the Flag of Guinea
When was the flag of Guinea adopted?
The flag of Guinea was officially adopted on November 10, 1958.
What do the colours of the flag of Guinea mean?
Red for the blood of the martyrs and the sacrifice of the people, yellow for the sun, justice and the country’s gold and green for the vegetation and the prosperity of the countryside.
When did Guinea gain independence?
Guinea became independent on 2 October 1958 from France.
What is the national sport of Guinea?
Football is the most popular sport.
What do the symbols on the flag of Guinea represent?
Pan-African colours — A mirror image of the flag of Mali, in the colours of African unity.
What are the proportions of the flag of Guinea?
The official ratio is 2:3, which makes the flag rectangular. It shares those proportions with 82 national flags.
What is the national anthem of Guinea?
The national anthem is "Liberté".
When is the national day of Guinea?
It falls on 2 October, Independence Day, and the flag is flown across the country.
What is the capital of Guinea?
The capital is Conakry. The currency is the Guinean franc (GNF) and the language spoken is French.
Which flags look similar to the flag of Guinea?
The closest matches are Andorra, Belgium and Cameroon, which share both the construction and most of the colours.