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The flag of São Tomé and Príncipe is a horizontal tricolour of green, yellow, and green. The yellow band is slightly wider than the green bands and has two black stars placed side by side in the center. The green color represents the country’s dense forests and agriculture, while the yellow represents cocoa, one of the country’s major crops. The two black stars symbolize the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe.
The flag was designed by a local artist, Francisco Silva, and was adopted on Independence Day, July 12, 1975, when the country gained independence from Portugal. The flag was slightly modified in August 1995 to add a larger border to the stars to make them more visible.
São Tomé and Príncipe is a small island nation located in the Gulf of Guinea off the western coast of Africa. The country has a rich history of colonization by the Portuguese, who brought African slaves to work on the island’s sugar plantations. Today, São Tomé and Príncipe is known for its beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, and unique wildlife.
The flag of São Tomé and Príncipe is an important symbol of the country’s independence and national identity. It is flown on all government buildings and during national holidays and events. The design of the flag is simple yet meaningful, representing the country’s natural resources, history, and culture.