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This is a gallery of flags used in the Republic of The Gambia.

Gambian national flag flying on Kunta Kinteh Island

National flag

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Flag Date Use Description
1965-- National flag and ensign Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagSmall vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag The national flag of The Gambia consists of horizontal bands of red, blue, and green, separated by thinner white stripes.[1]

Governmental flags

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Flag Date Use Description
Standard of the President of The Gambia Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagSmall vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag A blue flag with the coat of arms of The Gambia in the center.[2][3][4][5][6]
Standard of Gambian Ambassadors Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagSmall vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag The national flag with the national coat of arms in the center.[citation needed]

Military flags and ensigns

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Flag Date Use Description
Flag of the Gambia National Army Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag [citation needed] Three vertical stripes of green, red, and green. In the center is two rifles crossed over a palm tree, surrounded by wreaths. Underneath this emblem is a golden scroll reading GAMBIA ARMY.
Flag of the Gambia Navy Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag [citation needed] A white flag with the national flag of The Gambia in the canton and an ensnared blue anchor in the fly.

Flags of local government areas

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Historical flags

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Chronology
Flag Date Use Description
1324–1506 Possible flag of the Mali Empire Attested flag used by Mansa Musa, possible state flag of the Mali Empire. Yellow with a red border.[9]
1450–1485 Flag used in the Portuguese colonization in The Gambia
1485–1495 Flag used in the Portuguese colonization in The Gambia
1495–1521 Flag used in the Portuguese colonization in The Gambia
1521–1578 Flag used in the Portuguese colonization in The Gambia
1578–1588 Flag used in the Portuguese colonization in The Gambia
1588–1651
1661–1681
Flag used in the English colonization in The Gambia
1651–1659
1660–1661
Merchant ensign used in the Couronian colonization in The Gambia
1659–1660 The Prince's Flag used in the Dutch colonization in The Gambia
1659–1660 The States Flag used in the Dutch colonization in The Gambia
1684–1695 Flag used by the Royal African Company in The Gambia
1695–1699
1779–1783
Flag used in the French colonization in The Gambia
1713–1779
1783–1801
The Union Jack used in the British colonization in The Gambia
1801–1870 The Union Jack used in the British colonization in The Gambia
1870–1889 Flag of British West Africa
1870–1889 Flag of the governor-in-chief of British West Africa
1889–1965 Flag of the Gambia Colony and Protectorate
1901–1965 Flag of the governor of The Gambia
1965–1970 Flag of the governor-general of The Gambia

References

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  1. ^ https://www.britannica.com/topic/Gambia-flag-of-The
  2. ^ https://op.gov.gm/president-barrow-presides-over-29th-cabinet-session
  3. ^ https://www.afro.who.int/countries/gambia/news/who-representative-dr-desta-tiruneh-honored-farewell-meeting-his-excellency-president-adama-barrow
  4. ^ https://fatunetwork.net/breaking-relentless-president-barrow-declares-new-state-of-emergency/
  5. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCTO8LGyUnw
  6. ^ https://thepoint.gm/africa/gambia/opinion/statement-by-his-excellency-mr-adama-barrow-president-of-the-republic-of-the-gambia-at-the-75th-anniversary-of-the-founding-of-the-united-nations-new-york
  7. ^ https://www.facebook.com/384842501980079/photos/a.417475652050097.1073741828.384842501980079/430914637372865/?type=3&theater
  8. ^ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=892307099597239&set=pb.100064538711649.-2207520000&type=3
  9. ^ Conrad, David (2010). Empires of medieval West Africa : Ghana, Mali, and Songhay. p. 46. ISBN 1604131640.