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The Liberian flag bears close resemblance to the flag of the United States, showing the ex-American slave origins of the country. The Liberian flag has similar red and white stripes, as well as a blue square with a white star in the canton.
The eleven stripes symbolize the signatories of the Liberian Declaration of Independence, red and white symbolizing courage and moral excellence.[citation needed] The white star represents the freedom the ex-slaves were given, above the blue square representing the African mainland.[citation needed]
The flag is seen on many ships around the world as Liberia offers registration under its flag.[citation needed] Shipping companies do this to avoid taxes and restrictions that other countries enforce.[citation needed]
It is estimated that 1600[citation needed] ships fly the Liberian flag as a flag of convenience; this brings in much of the country's revenue.[citation needed]
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