Guinea’s vertical tricolour of red, yellow, and green (2:3) was adopted on 2 October 1958 at independence. Red honours martyrs and labour; yellow the sun and mineral wealth; green vegetation and hope. The design follows Pan‑African colours in a French‑style arrangement; protocol governs proportions, colours, and respectful use.
Guinea’s flag—red, yellow, green in vertical bands—was enacted on 2 October 1958 as the republic chose immediate independence from France.
Symbolism
Red recalls sacrifices and the work of the people; yellow the sun and abundant resources; green the land’s fertility and hope for prosperity. The vertical arrangement nods to francophone vexillological tradition while the palette aligns with pan‑African identity.
Standards and protocol
Ratio 2:3; bands equal; colours specified by decree. Protocol addresses precedence, half‑masting by order, illumination when flown at night, and dignified retirement; misuse is restricted.
Continuity
The flag has remained unchanged since 1958, providing stable civic symbolism across political eras. Education embeds its meanings and etiquette in public life.
Guinea’s banner thus binds decisive decolonisation to a durable tricolour kept precise by law.