History of The Flag of Cameroon
The flag of Cameroon was officially adopted on May 20, 1975, following the country's shift from federal to a united republic. Before this current design, Cameroon used a variation of this flag that did not include the star, adopted upon gaining independence from France on January 1, 1960. The original flag was similar to the French Tricolore but with the Pan-African colors, reflecting the newly gained independence. The addition of the central star in 1975 marked the unification of English and French-speaking regions of the country, symbolizing national unity and solidarity.