National Symbols

Flag

The national flag of the Republic of Angola was adopted in 1975, at the time of the proclamation of Independence. The national flag consists of two colours in horizontal bands. The upper band is bright red and the lower one black.Bright red – Representing the blood shed by Angolans during colonial oppression, the national liberation struggle and the defense of the country.Black – Representing the African continent.In the center there is a composition formed by a segment of a cog wheel, symbolizing the workers and industrial production; a machete symbolizing the peasants, agricultural production and the armed struggle; and a star, symbolizing international solidarity and progress. The cog wheel, the machete and the star are yellow, symbolizing the country’s wealth.

Coat Of Arms

The Coat of Arms of the Republic of Angola is formed by a section of a cogwheel and a branch of corn, coffee and cotton, representing workers and industrial production, peasants and agricultural production, respectively.

At the base, there is an open book, symbol of education, culture and the rising sun, representing the New Country. In the center a machete and a hoe, symbolizing work and the beginning of the armed struggle. At the top a star, symbolizing international solidarity and progress.

At the bottom of the emblem is placed a golden band with the inscription «República de Angola».

National Anthem

English translation

O Fatherland, we shall never forget

The heroes of the Fourth of February.

O Fatherland, we salute your sons

Who died for our Independence.

We honor the past and our history

As by our work we build the New Man.

We honor the past and our history

As by our work we build the New Man.

Chorus: (2x)

Forward, Angola!

Revolution through the power of the People!

A United Country, Freedom,

One People, one Nation!

Let us raise our liberated voices

To the glory of the peoples of Africa.

We shall march, Angolan fighters,

In solidarity with oppressed peoples.

We shall fight proudly for Peace

Along with the progressive forces of the world.

We shall fight proudly for Peace

Along with the progressive forces of the world.