Togo Flag
National Flag of Togo
Togo Flag Display
Quick Facts About Togo and flag of Togo
- Adopted:
- Aspect Ratio:
- 3:5 (also 1:φ or 2:3)
- Capital:
- Lomé
- Population:
- Approximately 8 million (2023)
Togo Flag - Description
Togo’s flag has five horizontal stripes—green, yellow, green, yellow, green—with a red canton bearing a white star—rendering it one of Africa’s most distinctive Pan‑African flags.
Togo Flag – Symbolism and Meaning
Green stands for forests, agriculture, and hope; yellow symbolizes natural resources, faith, and maturity; red signifies bloodshed in independence; the white star represents life, purity, wisdom, peace, and light; stripes reference Togo's five administrative regions.([turn0search3], [turn0search8], [turn0search33])
Togo Flag - History and Origins
Designed by artist Paul Ahyi before independence in 1960, the flag replaced the French-related canton flag. Its dynamic Pan-African palette and golden ratio proportions make it widely admired.([turn0search3], [turn0search50])
Togo Flag - Design Elements
Five horizontal stripes, green and yellow alternation, with a red square canton bearing a centered white star. Ratios vary between 3:5, 1:1.618 (golden rectangle), or 2:3. Official design regulated by the 1992 constitution.([turn0search3], [turn0search33])
Togo Flag - Usage Guidelines and Protocol
Flown on public and government buildings, national holidays, and international representations. It must be properly maintained, flown between sunrise and sunset, and half‑mast during mourning. Desecration is socially disapproved or illegal.([turn0search3], [turn0search13])
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the colors of the Togo Flag represent?
Green stands for forests, agriculture, and hope; yellow symbolizes natural resources, faith, and maturity; red signifies bloodshed in independence; the white star represents life, purity, wisdom, peace, and light; stripes reference Togo's five administrative regions.([turn0search3], [turn0search8], [turn0search33])
When was the Togo Flag adopted?
The Togo flag was adopted on 27 April 1960, marking an important milestone in the country's development as an independent nation.
What is the aspect ratio of the Togo Flag?
The Togo flag has an aspect ratio of 3:5 (also 1:φ or 2:3), which determines the proportional relationship between its width and height for official display purposes.