Located in the western part of the continent of Africa, Liberia is one of the very first countries that were declared independent in this part of the world. Interestingly, the country was established for freed slaves back during the early 19th century. Independence did not come till some years later.
The Liberian flag is hoisted on smaller naval flagpoles around the world. The republic of Liberia offers registration under its national banner. A good number of companies do so for beneficial tax purposes and some other restrictions that countries around the world tend to enforce. This ensign features eleven horizontal stripes in two alternating colors, red and white. The Star Spangled Banner similarly, but features thirteen horizontal stripes, representing the thirteen original colonies of the United States of America. The Liberian stripes symbolize the eleven men who signed the republic’s declaration of independence.
It does not come as a surprise that Liberia’s government is modeled after the government of the United States of America. The republic’s president serves as the head of the Liberian government and is also considered the commander-in-chief of the country’s military forces. A new president is elected every six years.
Like other countries and such, Liberia also has its own state coat of arms. Unique to Liberia obviously, it displays a rising yellow colored sun and a sail-ship approaching a shore, thus representing the birth of this nation. Also, tools are displayed on green colored land, which are said to symbolize the working of the earth. Some other elements are found, each having a fitting representation, and hence a meaningful representation to Liberian nationals.
This republic is located in the western part of the continent of Africa, and called officially: “Republic of Liberia.” Sierra Leone borders this nation to the west, Guinea to the north and Ivory Coast to the east. Interestingly, at least thirty indigenous languages are spoken in Liberian territory.
Back in the day, and as aforementioned, slaves were brought (back) to this part of the world for purposes of freedom and equality. Not only slaves from the America’s were found here, also slaves that were freed from other ships were sent to Liberia, instead of being sent to their respective countries of origin.
The national flag became recognized as such back in 1847. In or during the years before independence was granted to Liberia, a similar flag-design was maintained that featured a white cross instead of a white star, in the canton of the ensign. The cross was exchanged for the star during the events of 1847. Ever since the national ensign of the republic has remained unchanged. The Liberian flag for use with residential flagpoles is commonly made for sale by resellers throughout the nation.
Author writes on behalf of a company that sells flagpoles and ensigns, including international banners such as the Liberian flag.
