World Flags > Flag of Mozambique
Flag of Mozambique
Adopted:
The Flag of Mozambique was adopted in 1983.
Proportion:
2:3
Design:
three equal horizontal bands of green (top), black, and yellow with a red isosceles triangle based on the hoist side
Description:
three equal horizontal bands of green (top), black, and yellow with a red isosceles triangle based on the hoist side; the black band is edged in white; centered in the triangle is a yellow five-pointed star bearing a crossed rifle and hoe in black superimposed on an open white book; green represents the riches of the land, white peace, black the African continent, yellow the country\'s minerals, and red the struggle for independence; the rifle symbolizes defense and vigilance, the hoe refers to the country\'s agriculture, the open book stresses the importance of education, and the star represents Marxism and internationalism
About Mozambique
The Mozambican flag is the flag of the country named Mozambique, officially the The Republic of Mozambique, is a country in Africa, with an area of 801,590 square kilometers and a population of around 30,066,648. Its gdp is $14,934.16 Millions(2019). The capital of Mozambique is Maputo, and the official currency is Mozambican metical(MZN).