Senegal Flag - Senegalese Flag — The Lion of Teranga 🇸🇳

The national flag of Senegal was officially adopted on 20 August 1960 following independence from France. Its colours reflect both Pan-African unity and the nation’s cultural identity.

The three vertical bands symbolise:

🟩 Green — hope, faith, prosperity, and the future.

🟨 Yellow — wealth, progress, and hard work.

🟥 Red — sacrifice, strength, and the struggle for independence.

At the centre stands the green five-pointed star, representing unity, openness to the world, and the guiding light of the Senegalese nation.

The colours are also linked to the wider Pan-African movement, shared by many African nations emerging from colonial rule during the 20th century.

Senegal is often associated with the “Lion of Teranga” — a symbol of courage, hospitality, and national pride deeply connected to Senegalese culture and football. The flag today stands as one of Africa’s most recognisable national symbols.

Product features

- 100% durable polyester — shape-retaining and fast-drying

- Available in two fabric weights: 4.0 oz/yd² (113 g/m²) or 6.0 oz/yd² (170 g/m²)

- Side seams and shoulder tape for added structure and longer-lasting fit

- Ribbed knit collar with seam and tagless construction for comfortable wear

- Regular fit, true to size, assembled in the USA from globally sourced parts

Care instructions

- Do not dryclean

- Do not iron

- Tumble dry: low heat

- Do not bleach

- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), gentle cycle