How To
How To
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How to copy and paste the Flag of Liberia Emoji to any device.
- Copy the Liberian Flag Emoji
Go to flagemoji.com and press the copy button (above). This works on any device.
- Paste the Emoji
Go to your email/iMessage/SMS texting service/document and paste the emoji.
For mobile devices
— double-tap or tap-hold, then paste should appear. Tap it.
For desktop and laptops on Apple devices
— command-P / ⌘-P
For desktop and laptops on Windows devices
— control-p
Codes
Emoji Codes
Flag emojis are unicode symbols, like any other letter or number on your keyboard. This means you can copy and paste the emoji itself into your code, whatever the language (click the button above).
They actually count as two characters: the two-letter country code (the ISO international standard). The unicode and shortcode both represent country data which devices can interpret and display the emoji.
| Country Code | Unicode | Shortcode |
| LR | U+1F1F1 U+1F1F7 | :flag_LR: :LR: |
Emoji shortcodes are used on some platforms as a way for users to type in emojis from the keyboard. If you type the emoji shortcode on Github or Slack, the emoji will appear.
*The official name of the emoji is only the country name, not ‘Liberia Flag’, for example.
Description
Description
The flag of Liberia has 11 equal horizontal stripes of red (top and bottom) alternating with white. A white five-pointed star appears on a blue square in the upper hoist-side corner. The stripes symbolize the signatories of the Liberian Declaration of Independence. The blue square represents the African mainland, and the star represents the freedom granted to the ex-slaves. The blue color signifies liberty, justice, and fidelity, the white color purity, cleanliness, and guilelessness, and the red color steadfastness, valor, and fervor.
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Weather
Anthem
National Anthem
| Title | All Hail, Liberia Hail! |
| Composer | Daniel Bashiel Warner / Olmstead Luca |
FAQ
FAQs
Liberia’s declaration of independence was on July 26, 1847.
The stripes symbolize the signatories of the Liberian Declaration of Independence. The blue square represents the African mainland, and the star represents the freedom granted to the former enslaved peoples. According to the constitution, the blue color signifies liberty, justice, and fidelity, the white color purity, cleanliness, and guilelessness, and the red color symbolizes steadfastness, valor, and fervor.
The flag of Liberia was formally adopted on July 26, 1847.
Liberia is governed by a presidential republic.
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Printable
Printable Liberian Flag
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3D Glossy Render — Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. The flag of Liberia as a photorealistic 3D render. Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. The flag fabric hangs or drapes naturally but preserves exact proportions, colors, and all symbols perfectly — completely faithful to the real Liberia flag. Dramatic studio lighting, glossy silk material, soft shadows, subsurface scattering, perfect specular highlights. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Chalk on Blackboard — Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. The flag of Liberia drawn in chalk on a real blackboard. Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. Authentic blackboard — dark slate green surface with chalk dust and smudge marks. Soft, dusty white and colored chalk lines, imperfect edges, hand-drawn quality. Chalk dust particles visible in the air. The flag is immediately recognizable. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Embroidered Textile — Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. The flag of Liberia as intricate embroidery on linen fabric. Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. Dense satin stitches, French knots, chain stitch detail. The flag design is completely faithful — exact colors, geometry, and all symbols faithfully stitched, immediately recognizable as the Liberia flag. Visible thread texture, dimensional quality, warm handcrafted feel. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Flagpole in Capital — Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. Photorealistic photograph of the Liberia flag flying on a tall flagpole in front of an iconic government building in the capital city. Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. The flag ripples naturally in the wind, colors vivid and exact. Documentary photography style, sharp and realistic. Grand architecture in the background. Blue sky, dramatic clouds. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Golden Hour Reflection — Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. Photorealistic photograph of the Liberia flag reflected in still water at golden hour. Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. The flag flies on a pole at the water’s edge, its reflection shimmering on the surface below. Warm amber and orange sunset light. The flag colors and design are faithful and vivid. Serene, cinematic landscape photography. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Street Art / Graffiti — Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. The flag of Liberia as vibrant street art spray-painted on a brick wall. Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. Bold spray paint, dripping edges, stencil layers, overspray halos. The flag design is faithful and immediately recognizable — exact colors and symbols, just rendered in spray paint on urban concrete. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind. No tags, no graffiti lettering.

Sci-Fi Hologram — Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. The flag of Liberia projected as a futuristic holographic display. Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. Translucent blue-white projection with scan lines, floating in dark space. Glitching edges, particle effects, data streams. The flag design is completely faithful and recognizable. Cyberpunk HUD elements framing the projection. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Hyperrealistic Wind — Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. Ultra-hyperrealistic photograph of the Liberia flag caught in a dramatic gust of wind. Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. Macro-level fabric detail — individual threads visible, fabric folds and tension lines crisp. Colors and design completely faithful to the real Liberia flag. High-speed shutter, razor-sharp focus, studio lighting. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Impressionist Oil — Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. The flag of Liberia painted in French Impressionist oil on canvas. Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. Thick impasto brushstrokes, dappled light, vibrant broken color technique in the style of Monet. The flag is instantly recognizable — colors and design faithful to the real Liberia flag, interpreted with impressionist light and texture. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Lego Bricks — Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. The flag of Liberia built from Lego bricks, photographed as a real physical construction. Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. Visible studs and brick seams, slight plastic sheen. Standard Lego colors approximate the flag’s palette. Built on a gray Lego baseplate. Dramatic angle showing the three-dimensional brick texture. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Low-Poly Geometric — Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. The flag of Liberia constructed from low-polygon geometric triangles. Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. Aggressively faceted — each region broken into many visible triangular faces with subtle color variation across each polygon, creating real depth and dimensionality even in flat-color areas of the flag. Crystal-like, contemporary computational design. The flag is completely faithful and immediately recognizable. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Mosaic Tiles — Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. The flag of Liberia assembled as a Roman-style mosaic. Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. The flag is completely faithful to the real Liberia flag — exact proportions, colors, and all symbols, rendered in thousands of small stone and glass tesserae. Visible grout lines, rich earthy tones mixed with brilliant glass, slight historical weathering. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Native Landscape — Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. Photorealistic photograph of the Liberia flag flying in an iconic natural landscape native to Liberia — the terrain, flora, and environment characteristic of that country. Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. The flag is prominent and its colors are faithful and vivid. Remote, uninhabited wilderness. National Geographic photography style. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Neon Sign — Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. The flag of Liberia recreated as a real neon sign mounted on a dark wall. Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. Glowing glass neon tubes bent into the flag’s shapes — the colors of the flag rendered in actual neon light. Visible glass tube bends, metal mounting brackets on the wall. Warm neon glow and light bloom. Real neon, not digital. Photographed in a dark room. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Pencil Sketch — Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. The flag of Liberia as a bold, confident pencil sketch. Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. Strong graphite lines on cream paper — not delicate but bold and decisive. Heavy pressure on key outlines, dramatic cross-hatching for deep shadows and shading. Immediately recognizable as the Liberia flag. Artist’s confident hand, not tentative. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Pixel Art — Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. The flag of Liberia as detailed 16-bit pixel art. Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. Crisp pixel grid, limited palette with careful dithering, nostalgic retro game aesthetic. Clean grid-aligned design with subtle shading. Every element of the flag faithfully reproduced in pixels. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Stained Glass — Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. The flag of Liberia rendered as an ornate stained glass window. Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. The design is completely faithful to the real Liberia flag — exact colors, geometry, and all symbols preserved. Brilliant jewel-toned glass pieces separated by dark lead came lines. Warm sunlight streaming through, casting colored light. Gothic cathedral craftsmanship. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Ukiyo-e Woodblock — Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. The flag of Liberia as a traditional Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print. Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. Bold outlines, flat areas of rich color, flowing organic forms. Wind and waves incorporated into the composition. Printed on washi paper with visible wood grain texture. The flag is the central focus and instantly recognizable. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.

Vintage Postage Stamp — Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. The flag of Liberia as a vintage 1950s postage stamp. Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. The flag fills most of the stamp — it is the primary subject, faithfully rendered in fine engraved intaglio style. Perforated edges, aged paper with slight foxing. The stamp may show a denomination numeral only — absolutely no other text or country names.

Watercolor — Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. The flag of Liberia painted in loose, expressive watercolor. Eleven alternating red and white stripes with a blue canton bearing a white star. Wet-on-wet technique with soft color bleeds, visible brushstrokes, natural paper texture. Delicate splashes and drips at the edges. Luminous, translucent layers of pigment. No text, no letters, no words, no writing of any kind.
Design Origins and Symbolism
The flag of Liberia stands as one of the world’s most meaningful national symbols, directly inspired by the flag of the United States and reflecting the nation’s unique historical connection to America. Adopted on July 26, 1847, when Liberia declared independence as the first African republic, the flag features eleven alternating red and white horizontal stripes with a blue canton (upper left corner) containing a single white five-pointed star. The stripes represent the eleven signatories of the Liberian Declaration of Independence, while the star symbolizes the freedom and enlightenment that Liberians sought as they established their nation.
The design’s resemblance to the American flag is intentional and deeply rooted in history. Liberia was founded as a homeland for formerly enslaved African Americans and freeborn Black Americans who chose to return to Africa. Beginning in 1822, under the auspices of the American Colonization Society, groups of African Americans migrated to the West African coast and established settlements. The flag’s design thus serves as a visual representation of this historical connection while simultaneously asserting Liberia’s independence and sovereignty as a distinctly African nation. The single star distinguishes the Liberian flag from that of the United States, marking it as a separate and distinct nation with its own identity and destiny.
Color Symbolism and National Identity
The three colors of the Liberian flag each carry profound symbolic meaning. The red stripes represent the courage and bloodshed of those who fought for freedom, referencing both the struggles of African Americans enslaved in America and the determination of those who established the nation. White represents the moral and cultural achievements of Liberians and the universal values of peace and unity. The blue canton symbolizes Africa itself, the continent these settlers chose as their home, and also represents virtue, faith, and diligence—qualities that the founding generation hoped would characterize the new nation.
The white star in the canton holds particular significance as a beacon of liberty. It serves as a guiding light not only for Liberians but as a symbol of hope for all of Africa during the colonial era. In the nineteenth century, when much of the African continent was being carved up by European colonial powers, Liberia’s flag, with its proud star, represented African independence and self-determination. This symbolism made the flag a powerful emblem of national pride and continental significance.
Historical Development and Changes
While the fundamental design of the Liberian flag has remained consistent since 1847, there have been minor adjustments to its specifications over time. The flag’s proportions and the exact shades of its colors have been refined through various flag codes and amendments, though the basic eleven-stripe pattern and blue canton have endured unchanged. This remarkable continuity reflects Liberia’s commitment to its founding principles and historical identity.
The flag gained renewed prominence and international recognition during the twentieth century, particularly following Liberia’s membership in the League of Nations (1926) and the United Nations (1945). These developments established Liberia as a significant international actor despite its relatively small size and population. The flag became more visible on the world stage, representing Liberia in diplomatic contexts and international sporting events. During the Cold War era, Liberia maintained its distinctive flag as a symbol of its sovereignty and non-aligned status, though it eventually aligned with Western powers.
Notable Facts and Contemporary Significance
One of the most remarkable aspects of the Liberian flag is that it was never colonized by European powers. Liberia maintained its independence throughout the colonial period that saw the rest of Africa partitioned among European nations. This independence is reflected in the flag, which stands as one of the oldest national flags in continuous use in Africa. The flag represents not only a nation but a remarkable historical achievement: the successful establishment of an independent African state during an era of intense colonial expansion.
The eleven stripes commemorate the original signers of Liberia’s Declaration of Independence: Hilary Johnson, Arthé Ashworth Griffin, Bosworth Washington, John Day, Peter Jackson, Anthony Williams, Lott Carey, Samuel Benedict, Elijah Johnson, James Spriggs, and Charles Teage. These men, mostly of African American descent, were the architects of Liberia’s founding government and constitution. The flag thus serves as a permanent memorial to their vision and leadership.
In contemporary Liberia, the flag holds special significance following the nation’s recovery from civil conflict. During the First and Second Liberian Civil Wars (1989-1996 and 1999-2003), national symbols including the flag took on renewed importance as emblems of national unity and hope for reconciliation. The flag’s presence at state ceremonies, international conferences, and national celebrations continues to represent Liberian pride and sovereignty.
The modern usage of the flag reflects Liberia’s position as a significant maritime nation. Liberia has one of the world’s largest merchant fleets, and ships flying the Liberian flag can be found in ports and shipping lanes across the globe. This economic dimension has made the flag recognizable internationally in maritime contexts, extending its symbolic reach beyond political and cultural spheres.
The Liberian flag remains a powerful emblem of African independence, freedom, and the enduring legacy of the African American experience. Its design connects the struggles of enslaved and free Black Americans with the aspirations of a new African nation, making it a unique symbol in world history. From its adoption in 1847 to its display in modern times, the Liberian flag continues to represent courage, liberty, and the triumph of the human spirit over adversity.
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