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2. www.britannica.com › topic › flag-of-CameroonFlag of Cameroon | Colors, Meaning & History | Britannica

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   flag of Cameroon vertically striped green-red-yellow national flag with a central yellow star. It has a width-to-length ratio of approximately 2 to 3. In the mid-20th century Cameroon was largely a trust territory under France supervised by the United Nations. After it was promised independence, local government began discussing a possible ...

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   Douala is the largest city in Cameroon and its economic capital. It is also the capital of Cameroon's Littoral Region. It was home to Central Africa's largest port, now being replaced by Kribi port. It has the country’s major international airport, Douala International Airport (DLA).

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   The national flag of Cameroon (drapeau national du Cameroun) was adopted in its present form on 20 May 1975 after Cameroon became a unitary state. It is a vertical tricolour of green, red and yellow, with a yellow five-pointed star in its center.

5. afrolegends.com › 2019/02/22 › why-the-name-doualaWhy the Name: Douala? – African Heritage - afrolegends.com

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   Feb 22, 2019 · German flag on the Joss plateau in Cameroons Town (Douala) on 14 July 1884. Have you ever wondered about the meaning of the name of the largest city of Cameroon, Douala?

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7. www.africansahara.org › unveiling-cameroon-a-lookUnveiling Cameroon: A Look at the Flag and Its Symbolism

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   The green stripe represents the lush forests of southern Cameroon, the red symbolizes unity, and the yellow represents the savannas of the northern region. A gold five-pointed star in the center of the red stripe was added in 1975 to represent national unity. The flag’s colors are pan-African, shared by many other African nations’ flags.

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   Feb 23, 2024 · Discover the meaning behind the vibrant colors and symbols of the Cameroon flag, and explore its rich history and cultural significance.

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   What is the national flag of Cameroon?

   • vertically striped green-red-yellow national flag with a central yellow star. It has a width-to-length ratio of approximately 2 to 3. In the mid-20th century Cameroon was largely a trust territory under France supervised by the United Nations. After it was promised independence, local government began discussing a possible national flag in 1957.

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   When did the Cameroon flag get a yellow star?

   • The amalgamation of part of the British Cameroons into the country led to the addition of two yellow stars to the green stripe of the flag on October 1, 1961. The present design dates from May 20, 1975, when a central yellow star was substituted for the two stars, as a symbol of national unity.

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   Why does Cameroon have a red flag?

   • Its party colours (green, yellow, and red) symbolized the struggle of Africans for self-government following World War II. Cameroon therefore decided to use green-red-yellow on its flag, which was first officially hoisted on October 29, 1957.

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   How did Cameroon get its name?

   • In the mid-20th century Cameroon was largely a trust territory under France supervised by the United Nations. After it was promised independence, local government began discussing a possible national flag in 1957. One popular symbol suggested for the flag was the prawn that had given the country its name.

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   When did Cameroon change its flag?

   • After independence on January 1, 1960, the flag was retained, but slight modifications were subsequently made. The amalgamation of part of the British Cameroons into the country led to the addition of two yellow stars to the green stripe of the flag on October 1, 1961.

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   When was Douala renamed?

   • It was renamed Douala in 1907 after the name of the natives known as Dua ala Ijaws (Njos), and became part of French Cameroon in 1919. Many of the Ijaw (Njo) natives migrated to the Niger Delta in Nigeria during the Portuguese era. Douala is the largest city in Cameroon.

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    Feb 17, 2024 · The Cameroon flag is tricolored. It features three horizontal stripes of equal width. The colors are green, red, and yellow from the mast to the outer side of the flag. A yellow, five-pointed star is placed in the middle of the flag, on the red stripe.