Bantu-speaking groups moved into the area from around AD500, bringing their farming and metal-work knowledge and pushing the ‘bushmen’ people into remoter regions. The current flag of Angola came into use on November 11, 1975, after Angola became independent from Portugal. It is composed of two equally sized rectangles, red on top and black on the bottom. It has a cogwheel crossed by a machete and there is a gold star.
The red means blood shed by the Angolans amid oppression, defense of the country and the battle for independence. Dark stands for the African mainland. Workers and modern generation are showed by the cogwheel pay tribute to the laborers. The star is typical of universal solidarity and progress and the yellow stands for the wealth of Angola.
There are different translations of the hues and images found on the Angolan banner. For a few, the comprehension of the significance of Angola banner is by all accounts in light of the banner that was used by the decision party the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA). It was the same red and dark with a gold star in the inside. Red means communism, dark for Africa and the star was reminiscent of the Soviet Union's red star.
Numerous Angolans see the cogwheel and machete as reminiscent of the hammer and sickle on the banner of the Soviet Union and that is an image of socialism.
There was another banner proposed in 2003. This is a red rectangle with blue and white stripes over the top and base. In the focal point of the red rectangle, there is a brilliant sun which depends on antiquated cavern depictions. For the special events, the Flag Company Inc created beautiful decals and flags for the history support.
However so far this flag has not been adopted. Many feel it has no real meaning when compared to the flag now in use which for many people connects them to their history. Another complaint is that the flag is too much like other flags such as Costa Rica and North Korea. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize for the future.
The red means blood shed by the Angolans amid oppression, defense of the country and the battle for independence. Dark stands for the African mainland. Workers and modern generation are showed by the cogwheel pay tribute to the laborers. The star is typical of universal solidarity and progress and the yellow stands for the wealth of Angola.
There are different translations of the hues and images found on the Angolan banner. For a few, the comprehension of the significance of Angola banner is by all accounts in light of the banner that was used by the decision party the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA). It was the same red and dark with a gold star in the inside. Red means communism, dark for Africa and the star was reminiscent of the Soviet Union's red star.
Numerous Angolans see the cogwheel and machete as reminiscent of the hammer and sickle on the banner of the Soviet Union and that is an image of socialism.
There was another banner proposed in 2003. This is a red rectangle with blue and white stripes over the top and base. In the focal point of the red rectangle, there is a brilliant sun which depends on antiquated cavern depictions. For the special events, the Flag Company Inc created beautiful decals and flags for the history support.
However so far this flag has not been adopted. Many feel it has no real meaning when compared to the flag now in use which for many people connects them to their history. Another complaint is that the flag is too much like other flags such as Costa Rica and North Korea. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize for the future.
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