Flag of São Tomé and Príncipe
The flag of São Tomé and Príncipe has three horizontal stripes: green, a wider yellow stripe in the middle, and green again. A red triangle sits at the hoist, and two black five-pointed stars are placed side by side on the yellow stripe.
Colors
- Green #089838 · 53%
- Yellow #F8D808 · 30%
- Red #E83848 · 12%
- Black #080808 · 3%
Proportions: 1:2
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of São Tomé and Príncipe
The two black stars represent the two main islands. Green stands for the lush vegetation, yellow for the sun and for cocoa, which long drove the economy, and red for the struggle for independence. The flag was adopted in 1975, when the islands became independent from Portugal.
Map of São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe is an island country in Central Africa, in the Gulf of Guinea of the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Gabon. It has no land borders; its nearest neighbors across the sea are Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of São Tomé and Príncipe?
The flag of São Tomé and Príncipe is green, yellow, red, and black.
What are the proportions of the flag of São Tomé and Príncipe?
The flag of São Tomé and Príncipe has a ratio of 1:2 (height to width).
What does the flag of São Tomé and Príncipe mean?
The two black stars represent the two main islands. Green stands for the lush vegetation, yellow for the sun and for cocoa, which long drove the economy, and red for the struggle for independence. The flag was adopted in 1975, when the islands became independent from Portugal.
Can I download the flag of São Tomé and Príncipe?
Yes: this page has the flag of São Tomé and Príncipe as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (See File history below for details.).
