The Angolan National Ensign
Those interested in the history of African countries may confirm that today’s nations in Africa are relatively new in comparison to (for example) countries in Europe. European influence, for the good or the bad, can be seen throughout Africa. The republic of Angola, for example, was under rule of mainly the Portuguese for a numbers of years. The republic’s flag was first hoisted on tall flag poles when it was granted independence.
It is common for movements to come to live to oppose those that seek colonial rule in their respective country and territory. In Angola, a movement called the Revolutionary Popular Movement, sough liberation for the Angolan people.
Countries have many representing banners and flags, a good number of them being tricolor or bicolor flags, meaning that they display only horizontal or vertical bands in different colors. The Angolan national flag is a bicolor flag, featuring the colors red and black. For as young as this national banner may be, some seek a new national flag-design.
The Angolan people were under rule of the Portuguese for many years. In fact, Portugal was very much present for nearly four hundred years! They effectively ruled the country for only five decades, however. It is hence not surprising that Angola’s main religion is Christianity, even more specifically, Roman Catholic Christianity. Many in this part of the world speak the Portuguese language.
Like most other countries, but not displayed on the national Angolan flag as used for display from national flag poles and other such objects, Angola also has it’s own respective emblem or coat of arms.
Adopted back in 1990, the emblem fittingly reflects the nation’s more recent history. The open book that is featured at the bottom of the republic’s emblem is said to represent education and culture, very much important for the development of this relatively new republic, which is respectively symbolized by the rising sun.
I have never had a chance to travel this part of the world, let alone Angola. From reading different books on this fascinating African republic, it is my understanding that it has a rich sub-soil, which includes diamonds and gold, and other precious metals. Since the nation was declared independent, diamonds and oil have become an important source of national income.
This particular ensign is hoisted on U.S. flag poles at times, and flown in combination with international ensigns. Today’s reproductions of the official banner of this republic feature good color, and the nation’s flag-design is in accurate proportion to the flag’s size. Unlike a good number of other African flags, this banner does not display the more traditional colors of Africa.
Consider internal halyard type flag poles, if seeking more security for (for example) residential flag poles.
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