Gabon Flag
Flag History
The design of the flag was inspired by the geographical position of Gabon. The green - forests and the blue - Atlantic Ocean are separated by the yellow stripe with stands for the Equator and the ever-present sun.
Flag Date of Adoption
09 August 1960
Flag Symbolism
three equal horizontal bands of green (top), yellow, and blueGabon National Anthem
| Listen to National Anthem | Y |
| Anthem History | La Concorde is the national anthem of Gabon. Written and composed by Georges Aleka Damas, it was adopted upon independence in 1960. |
| Anthem Lyrics |
La ConcordeCHORUS: Uni dans la Concorde et la fraternité Eveilletoi Gabon, une aurore se lève, En courage l'ardeur qui vibre et nous soulève! C'est enfin notre essor vers la félicité. C'est enfin notre essor vers la félicité. Eblouissant et fier, le jour sublime monte Pourchassant à jamais l'injustice et la honte. Qu'il monte, monte encore et calme nos alarmes, Qu'il prône la vertu et repousse les armes. CHORUS CHORUS CHORUS |
| Anthem Lyrics English |
CHORUS: United in concord and brotherhood, Awake, Gabon, dawn is at hand. Stir up the spirit that thrills and inspires us! At last we rise up to attain happiness. Dazzling and proud, the sublime day dawns, Dispelling for ever injustice and shame. May it still advance and calm our fears, May it promote virtue and banish warfare. CHORUS CHORUS CHORUS CHORUS |