Flag of East Timor
Flag NameFlag of East Timor
Country NameEast Timor
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2TL
Date Adopted2002-05-20
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio1:2
Primary ColorsRed, Black, Yellow, White
Symbolism DescriptionThe red field symbolizes the struggle for national liberation. The black triangle represents the obscurantism or darkness that needs to be overcome. The yellow triangle signifies the traces of colonialism in the history of East Timor. The white five-pointed star symbolizes peace.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
Canton DetailsA black isosceles triangle, containing a white five-pointed star, is superimposed on a larger yellow isosceles triangle. Both triangles originate from the hoist side, with the yellow triangle extending to the center of the flag and the black triangle extending to one-third of the flag's length.
Description
The national flag of East Timor features a red field. From the hoist side, there is a large yellow isosceles triangle extending to the center of the flag. Superimposed on this yellow triangle is a smaller black isosceles triangle, extending to one-third of the flag's length. Centered within the black triangle is a white five-pointed star.
