Flag of Comoros
Flag NameFlag of Comoros
Country NameComoros
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2KM
Date Adopted2001-01-07
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio3:5
Primary ColorsGreen, White, Yellow, Red, Blue
Symbolism DescriptionThe four horizontal stripes represent the four main islands of the Comoros archipelago: yellow for Mohéli (Mwali), white for Mayotte (Maore), red for Anjouan (Ndzuwani), and blue for Grande Comore (Ngazidja). The green triangle and the white crescent moon symbolize Islam, the predominant religion in the country. The four white stars represent the four islands of the archipelago, including Mayotte, which remains a French overseas department but is claimed by Comoros. The overall design reflects the nation's history, unity, and religious identity.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerUnknown
Related FlagsFlag of Ngazidja, Flag of Mohéli, Flag of Anjouan, Previous flags of Comoros
Legal DescriptionAdopted by Law No. 01-001/AF of 7 January 2001.
Description
The national flag of Comoros features four horizontal stripes of yellow, white, red, and blue, with a green triangle on the hoist side. Inside the green triangle, there is a white crescent moon pointing towards the hoist, accompanied by four white five-pointed stars arranged vertically between the horns of the crescent.
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