The flag of Eritrea features a red triangle on the hoist side that extends to the center of the flag, which is composed of three horizontal stripes: green at the top, blue in the middle, and red on the hoist. The green represents the country's agriculture and the land, the blue symbolizes the sea, and the red signifies the blood shed in the struggle for independence. In the red triangle, there is a golden olive branch surrounded by a wreath of olive leaves, symbolizing peace and the resilience of the Eritrean people. The flag was officially adopted on May 5, 1993, following Eritrea's independence from Ethiopia. The design and colors reflect Eritrea's national identity and the values of its people​.