Flag of Ivory Coast
National flag of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire: a vertical orange–white–green tricolour adopted before independence, its colors symbolise geography and national values and are often compared to Ireland's flag.
The national flag of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire is a simple vertical tricolour. Often referred to in French as Drapeau de la Côte d'Ivoire, its three equal bands run from the hoist to the fly in orange, white and green. Its basic form is a vertical tricolour with clean, geometric proportions; shades and exact proportions may vary in practice.
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Design and symbolism
The left stripe is orange, the centre is white, and the right stripe is green. Common explanations interpret orange as representing the savanna and the nation's dynamism, white as peace and unity, and green as hope and the coastal forests. Different sources acknowledge that precise shades have not always been standardized.
History and adoption
The tricolour was chosen in the period immediately before full independence in 1960 and has been used as the national emblem since that transition. Its adoption reflected the influence of contemporary African nationalism and a desire for a simple, recognisable national banner.
Use and protocol
The flag serves as the national and civil flag on public buildings, at official ceremonies and on national holidays. Etiquette generally follows common international practice: it should be displayed respectfully, hoisted briskly and lowered ceremonially. Variants for government or presidential use exist in some contexts.
Distinctive facts and similar flags
The Ivorian flag is frequently compared to the flag of Ireland because both are vertical tricolours of orange/green and white; the two are mirror images in arrangement and use different hues. This similarity is one of the most commonly noted points in discussions of the Ivorian flag.
- Overview: three vertical bands — orange, white, green.
- Symbolism: geography, peace and hope are commonly cited meanings.
- Note: shades and exact proportions can vary in different reproductions.
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