2021/05/21
The flag which shown below is the African Union (AU, African Union), which was officially opened on January 31, 2010.
Green represents the richness and shade of Africa's nature, as well as the hope for a better future and the unity of the African continent.
The white sun represents the African people’s desire for peace, their sincerity to meet world allies, and the bright prospects of the African continent.
The 53 rays of light and the 53 five-pointed gold stars represent the 53 member countries of the African Union and their wealth.
However, the Republic of South Sudan became independent and joined the African Union in 2011, becoming the 54th member of the organization, and then Morocco rejoined the African Union in January 2017 (it retired due to disputes with neighboring Algeria caused by the independence of Spanish sub-Saharan Africa. Yes), increasing the total to 55.
Taiwan alone recognizes Somaliland, which came to Taiwan to set up an embassy in July last year, so when we are asked how many countries there are in Africa, the answer is 56 countries.
There are still some countries in Africa waiting to be recognized.