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Sao Tome and Principe .st

Flag of Sao Tome and Principe
CapitalSao Tomé
Pop 2026209,607
Area964 km²
Density217/km²
RegionMiddle Africa
CurrencySao Tome and Principe Dobra
Head of Country
Carlos Vila Nova (since 2021) · PM Américo Ramos (since 2025)

Meaning of the Flag

The national flag of São Tomé and Príncipe is a horizontal triband of green, yellow, and green, with a red isosceles triangle at the hoist and two five-pointed black stars on the yellow band. The flag's aspect ratio is 1:2 and the ratio of the bands are 2:3:2.

Meaning of Flag Colors

Red Green Yellow Black

Red, Green, Yellow, Black

Flag History

  1. 1975
    It was adopted upon the independence of São Tomé and Príncipe on 12 July 1975.
  2. Present
    Current flag of Sao Tome and Principe
    Current national flag.

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