São Tomé and Príncipe

São Tomé and Príncipe
Adopted	July 12, 1975
Designed by	Manuel Pinto da Costa?
Proportions	1:2

The flag of São Tomé and Príncipe consists of three horizontal stripes alternating green and yellow. The yellow stripe, in the centre, is 50% thicker than the two equal green stripes. On the hoist is a red isosceles right pile. In the centre of the yellow stripe are two equal black five-pointed stars in a row.

Symbolism

The flag uses the Pan-African colours. The two black five-pointed stars represent the two main islands of São Tomé and Príncipe. The red pile represents the struggle for independence.

History

1975-present

Trivia

• The flag was adopted after the country's independence from Portugal.

References

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