flag: Mali

The flag of Mali consists of three vertical stripes: green, yellow, and red. These colors are the traditional Pan-African colors.

This flag has been used since independence in 1961. Green symbolizes nature and hope, yellow represents mineral resources and wealth, and red signifies the blood shed for independence.

The design of the Malian flag is based on the French flag, but uses Pan-African colors to emphasize its African identity. This signifies independence from the colonial era and a new beginning.

Mali, a cultural center of West Africa and home to historical cities like Timbuktu, uses this flag to symbolize the legacy of the glorious Mali Empire. In modern times, it represents democracy and development in Africa, conveying pride and hope to younger generations.