History of The Flag of São Tomé and Príncipe
The flag of São Tomé and Príncipe was officially adopted on November 5, 1975, shortly after the country gained independence from Portugal on July 12, 1975. The design was chosen to represent the African freedom movement, with the two stars on the flag symbolizing the two main islands of the nation, São Tomé and Príncipe. The green color symbolizes the rich vegetation of the islands, yellow represents the cocoa, a key agricultural product, and red stands for the struggle for independence. The black color of the stars signifies African heritage. Over the years, the flag has come to embody national pride and the unique identity of São Tomé and Príncipe.