Flag of Togo

Togo's national flag consists of five equal horizontal stripes of alternating green and yellow. A white five-pointed star is situated in the upper hoist-side corner, centered on a red square. The stripes run horizontally across the flag's field.

The red in the Togolese flag represents the blood shed for the country's independence. Green symbolizes hope, fertility, and agriculture, representing Togo's reliance on the land. Yellow stands for national unity and Togo's mineral wealth. The white star is a symbol of life, purity, wisdom, and the country's bright future.

The flag of Togo was adopted on April 27, 1960, coinciding with the country's independence from French Togoland. Designed by Ahyi Paul, a Togolese artist, it has remained unchanged since its adoption. Prior to independence, Togo used the French flag as its official flag, reflecting its status as a French trust territory. The creation of a unique national flag symbolized Togo's newfound sovereignty.