National Symbols
Liberia’s national symbols were established at independence in 1847 and draw directly from the identity and aspirations of its founders. Each carries a specific meaning rooted in the founding story.
The Flag — The Lone Star
The Liberian national flag, known as the Lone Star, carries a single white five, pointed star on a blue canton, representing Liberia’s status as the first independent republic on the African continent. The eleven red and white stripes correspond to the eleven signatories of the Declaration of Independence. Red symbolizes valor; white symbolizes purity; blue symbolizes fidelity. See all national emblems on the LiberiaData National Emblems page. County flags are on the County Flags page.
The National Motto
‘The Love of Liberty Brought Us Here.’ These eight words adopted as the national motto at independence, encapsulate the founding story: that the settlers came to this coast in pursuit of a freedom denied to them in the United States. The motto appears on the Great Seal and is embedded in official Liberian state contexts.
The Great Seal
The Great Seal of Liberia depicts a sailing ship arriving on a coast before a rising sun, with a dove carrying a scroll above. A plow and spade represent the labor of nation, building; a palm tree represents natural wealth. The national motto appears at the base. See the full description on the LiberiaData Emblems page.
Sources:
Liberia — Wikipedia [2];
Liberian government official sources