Meanings
The national flag of the Togolese Republic (Togo), featuring five horizontal stripes alternating green and yellow with a red canton containing a white five-pointed star.
Used to represent Togo in international contexts, discussions about the country, or by Togolese nationals expressing identity or patriotism.
Adopted in 1960 upon independence from France. The green represents agriculture and hope, yellow symbolizes mineral wealth, red stands for independence, and the star represents life and freedom.
Combos with ๐น๐ฌ
Culture
The flag's design was influenced by the Pan-African color scheme of red, yellow, and green, common in many West African nations that gained independence in the mid-20th century.
For the Togolese diaspora, the flag emoji serves as a digital marker of identity and connection to homeland, especially on social media platforms.
In West Africa, the Togolese flag is distinctive yet shares visual elements with neighboring Ghana and other regional nations, reflecting shared historical experiences.
History
Flag adopted upon Togo's independence from France on April 27.
National independence movement and formation of the Togolese Republic.
Increased digital visibility with the introduction of flag emojis in Unicode 6.0.
Digital standardization of national flags in emoji keyboards.