Flag of Cameroon
Flag NameFlag of Cameroon
Country NameCameroon
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2CM
Date Adopted1975-05-20
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary ColorsGreen, Red, Yellow
Symbolism DescriptionThe green stripe represents the lush vegetation of the southern forests and the hope for a prosperous future. The red stripe symbolizes unity and independence, as well as the blood shed by ancestors for the nation's freedom; its central position signifies the central role of the state. The yellow stripe represents the sun, the savannas of the northern regions, and the nation's wealth. The central yellow star, known as the 'Star of Unity,' symbolizes the nation's unified state.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
Related FlagsFlag of the Federal Republic of Cameroon (1961-1975), Flag of French Cameroon (1957-1961)
Legal DescriptionLaw No. 75-1 of May 20, 1975
Description
A vertical tricolor of green, red, and yellow, with a single yellow five-pointed star centered on the red stripe.
