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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

That's the Irish flag I believe. Côte d'Ivoire was a French colony - the clue's in the name. Same colours, different order.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Oops, you're right, I didn't notice the color position!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Easy mistake to make, especially in the context - Britain scooped up quite a few African countries. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scramble_for_Africa

But they practised on Ireland first... https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plantations_of_Ireland