Sierra Leone Flag
Flag History
The green represents agriculture, natural resources, and the mountains. The white is for unity and justice. The blue us a symbol of hope that the only natural harbor in Freetown will be able to contribute to peace throughout the world.
Flag Date of Adoption
27 April 1961
Flag Symbolism
three equal horizontal bands of light green (top), white, and light blue; green symbolizes agriculture, mountains, and natural resources, white represents unity and justice, and blue the sea and the natural harbor in FreetownSierra Leone National Anthem
| Listen to National Anthem | |
| Anthem History |
name: "High We Exalt Thee, Realm of the Free" lyrics/music: Clifford Nelson FYLE/John Joseph AKA note: adopted 1961 |
| Anthem Lyrics English |
High we exalt thee, realm of the free; |