Description
This Sao Tome & Principe flag is manufactured using 100% nylon, a durable and weather-resistant fabric. The triband, stars, and triangle are digitally printed for accuracy and rich, vibrant colors. This flag’s design is fade-resistant, even when flown in direct sunlight.
Each flag has a strong canvas header and brass grommets for reliable flying from one of our outdoor flagpoles. Choose from our wide range of sizes, including 2’ x 3’, 3’ x 5’, 4’ x 6’, 5’ x 8’, and 6’ x 10’. If you aren’t sure which size is right for you, view our table of standard pole heights and their flag size pairing.
Sao Tome & Principe Flag Features:
- Made in America, supporting domestic labor
- Official 1975 design
- 100% fray-resistant nylon
- Sturdy canvas header
- Rust-resistant brass grommets
Check out our Sao Tome & Principe flag with a gold fringe and pole sleeve for parades and indoor displays.
Sao Tome and Principe Flag Meaning & History
The first and current national flag of Sao Tome and Principe was adopted on July 12, 1975, following the country’s independence from Portugal. The green stripes represent the nation’s land, while the yellow stands for the sun and the equator. The red triangle symbolizes equality and the bloodshed in the fight for independence. The two black stars are in reference to the two islands of Sao Tome and Principe. The colors of red, green, and yellow, as well as the black stars, are commonly used to represent pan-Africanism.
Other Details
Capital: São Tomé
Language(s): Portuguese
Currency: Dobra
Government: Unitary Semi-Presidential Republic
Flag Meaning: The red stands for the fight for independence, the black stars symbolize the two main islands, the green represents the vegetation, and the yellow symbolizes the sun.
