Mozambique Flag

Green embodies the land’s natural richness; black recognizes the African majority; yellow denotes mineral wealth; white stands for peace. The star signals internationalism/FRELIMO’s socialist roots. The book celebrates education; the hoe symbolizes agriculture; and the AK‑47 (the only modern weapon on a national flag) represents defense and liberation struggle.

Derived from the FRELIMO party flag used during the liberation war, it was officially adopted after Mozambique’s independence (1975), then modified in 1983 to include the star and emblem. While proposals exist to change the flag, it remains in use as a unique emblem blending socialist symbolism and national memory.

In a 2:3 ratio, green top, black centered, yellow bottom stripes—each separated by thin white bands. A red isosceles triangle at the hoist houses a yellow star above a hoe and book cross with AK‑47. Colours and emblem dimensions are legally specified.

Mozambican regulations (Decree No. 47/2006) govern official use: the flag flies at government buildings, ceremonies, and schools; must be in good condition; is raised at sunrise and lowered at sunset; and is flown at half-mast during mourning. Desecration is punishable.