The crescent, stars, and the green color represent Islam which is the dominant religion of Comoros. The four colors: yellow, white, red, and blue symbolize the four islands of the nation: Moheli, Mayotte, Anjouan, and Grand Comore. The four stars on the flag also represent these islands.
The flag was designed in 2001 but got the official approval only on January 7, 2002.
Official Name: Union of the Comoros
Flag Proportion: 3:5
Adopted on: January 7, 2002
Location: Located in the Indian Ocean, to the east of Africa, and to the north of the Mozambique Channel
Capital City: Moroni
Major Cities: Bambao, Pomoni, Bandaressalam, Mohoro
Area: 863 square miles
Population: 798,000
Currency: Comorian Franc (KMF)
Official Languages: Comorian, Arabic, and French
National Anthem: The Unity of the Great Islands
National symbol(s):four stars and crescent;
National colors: green, white
National anthem:
name: "Udzima wa ya Masiwa" (The Union of the Great Islands)
lyrics/music: Said Hachim SIDI ABDEREMANE/Said Hachim SIDI ABDEREMANE and Kamildine ABDALLAH
Fact about Comoros flag |
| Country | Comoros |
|---|---|
| Designed by | NA |
| Adopted | January 7, 2002 |
| Revision | 1975, 1976, 1978, 1992, 1996, 2002 |
| Design and Colors | Four horizontal stripes of yellow, white, red and blue (from top to bottom); with a green chevron based on the hoist side charged with a white crescent and four five-pointed stars |
| Size Ratio | 3:5 |
