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FRANCEVILLE

Province : Haut-Ogooué

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The border is canting since it shows the French national colours. The Portuguese explorer Savorgnan De Brazza assembled a fleet here before he set off to explore the great Congo River, that event is recalled by the flag from his arms and the anchor. The black colour symbolises Africa.