Unique Content Article: The History Of Angola Flag For The Future

The History Of Angola Flag For The Future

by Alex Frank

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.

Many Angolans see the cogwheel and machete as reminiscent of the hammer and sickle on the flag of the Soviet Union and that is a symbol of communism.

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 banner has not been excepted. Numerous think it has no genuine significance when contrasted with the banner now being used which for some individuals join them to their history. Another point is that the banner is an excess of like different banners, for example, Costa Rica and North Korea. Flag Company Inc decided to assist with the history development by providing special decals and banners to make it easy to build a bit of history right at home.





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Title: The History Of Angola Flag For The Future
Author: Alex Frank
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Keywords: environment,nation,The Flag Company,www.flagco.com,www.flagpolwarehouse.com,outdoors,national flag,home accessories,government,business
Word Count: 374
Category: History
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