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Africa

Mali

Ratio: 2:3 Adopted: March 1, 1961 Usage: National and Civil

Green, yellow, and The style of the flag
red are Pan-African is modeled on the
colors French Tricolore

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!LGERIA Mali achieved independence from France in
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The flag adopted in 1959 for the 1960, the flag was kept for use in
Confederation was an imitation of Mali until March 1, 1961, when the
the flag of Ghana, but following the black figure was dropped.
style of the French Tricolore. It was Mali also has a seal, like those of
charged with a black emblem known other former French colonies. It is
as a kanaga, a stylized human figure. uncolored and displays a local fortress
The colors were intended to reflect a between two bows and arrows.
unity with other African nations. Above the fortress is a dove of peace
After the two countries split up in and below it is a rising sun.
SEAL OF MALI
The title of the state
The dove of peace
A local fortress

A bow and arrow The national motto—“Un
Peuple, Un But, Une Foi”
meaning “One People,
One Goal, One Faith”

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