Angola was formed as a colony in the late 1800s, consisting of three distinct territories governed by different European powers - Portugal , Germany , and France . A rampant lion appeared in the seal of Count Philip of Flanders as early as 1162, while its colours (a gold shield and a black lion) are known to have existed since 1171. This iconic design has been an enduring symbol of national pride and unity for centuries, representing everything that makes Belgium such a unique and fascinating place. The quality of our products guarantees their durability; you will be able to use them for different events! The flag of Flanders, often referred to as “Lion Flag,” was officially adopted in 1973 by the council of the Dutch Cultural Community and by the Flemish Parliament in 1985.

Following the fifth game, which was won by Los Piratas, the sailors handed over a set of shirts sporting the colours of the flag of St David, the patron saint of Wales. They are important national and regional symbols and are often hoisted on public buildings, government offices, and sometimes private homes.Due to production format, there may be a variation of + / - 5% in the final dimensions and color tones. citation needed] While docked in Chile in early 1903, they were beaten by a local team from Coquimbo, upon which the sailors gifted the local team some of their jerseys. The original motto, “Both Indies shall serve the same purpose,” has been replaced by one more modern and appropriate, “Out of many, one people. These lightweight flags are beautifully printed and are ideal for indoor use and may be used outside in clement weather. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

There are also four stars on the dividing line of the colors and inside each strip, forming a diamond shape. In response to this growing demand, a design competition was held in 1848 to select an official national flag.

Red represents the bloodshed during the country's struggle for independence, while black represents Africa and the people of Angola.