The Liberian flag is one of the most recognizable in Africa due to its striking resemblance to the United States flag. But every element has a unique meaning for the people of Liberia.
The flag features 11 horizontal stripes (6 red and 5 white). These represent the eleven signers of the Liberian Declaration of Independence in 1847.
The white star in the blue canton (the "Lone Star") symbolizes Liberia's status as the first independent republic in Africa. The blue square represents the African continent itself.