The flag was adopted on October 14, 1958, two years before gaining independence.
The three rectangles are of equal size and represent the history of the country.
The red is; associated with the Volamena people.
White is; associated with the Volafotsi people.
The green is; associated with the Hova people

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Tanindrazana, Fahafahana, Fandrosoana

Homeland, Freedom, Progress

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