Flag of São Tomé and Príncipe
Horizontal green, yellow and green, with a red triangle at the hoist and two black stars on the yellow band.
- Colours
- green
- yellow
- red
- black
- Region
- Africa
- Adopted
- 1975
What the flag of São Tomé and Príncipe means
Green stands for the islands' lush vegetation, yellow for the sun and cocoa, and red for the struggle for independence. The two black stars stand for the two main islands, São Tomé and Príncipe.
Where is São Tomé and Príncipe?
São Tomé and Príncipe is in Africa. The nearest countries in Battuta are Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo and Nigeria. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Africa.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of São Tomé and Príncipe adopted?
The current flag of São Tomé and Príncipe was adopted in 1975.
What colours are on the flag of São Tomé and Príncipe?
The main colours of the flag of São Tomé and Príncipe are green, yellow, red and black.