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The flag of the African Union is composed of a broad green horizontal stripe at the top followed by a narrow band of gold. Below is a broad white stripe bearing the Emblem of the African Union at its center followed by a narrow gold band and broad green stripe at the bottom.
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- The color green symbolizes African hopes and aspiration to unity.
- The color gold stands for African wealth and bright future.
- The color white represents the purity of Africa's desire to have genuine friends throughout the world.
- the color red (of the rings (in the center)) stand for African solidarity and the blood shed for liberation of Africa.
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