n. (pl.-lae ) spark; atom. scintillant, a. sparkling. scintillescent, a. twinkling. scintillometer, n. instrument measuring scintillation of star. scintillate, v.i. sparkle. scintillation, n.
Blue symbolizes hope, the clear sky, and the streams of the south. Yellow stands for the sun and the Sahara Desert. Red represents unity, prosperity, and national sacrifice. Effective date: 6 November 1959.