Facts and History of Madagascar Flag

A popular meaning attributed to the flag of the small Madagascar Island in the Indian Ocean is that its colors tell the country’s captivating story.

Adopted two years before declaring independence to France (1958), the flag of Madagascar tells the story of the traditional society and the existent classes in the past: white and red are symbols of the Merina Kingdom that existed in Madagascar for a long period of time, while green represented the Hova peasant class that was very important during the revolutionary independence movement.

There is a newer interpretation regarding given to the flag that is worthy to mention when it comes to the facts and history of Madagascar flag: white stands for purity of the people, green for hope and victory, and finally, red stands for sovereignty.

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