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.