Flag of Mozambique
Sub-Saharan Africa · MZ · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionSub-Saharan Africa
- ISO codeMZ
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Mozambique |
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| Country | Mozambique |
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| Official Name | Republic of Mozambique |
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| Capital | Maputo |
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| Continent | Africa |
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| Region | Eastern Africa |
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| ISO Code | MZ / MOZ |
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| Internet Domain | .mz |
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| Calling Code | +258 |
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| Currency | Mozambican metical (MZN) |
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| Official Language(s) | Portuguese |
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| Demonym | Mozambican |
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| Area | 801,590 km² |
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| Population | 29,495,962 (approx.) |
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| Coastline | Has a sea coast |
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| United Nations Member | Yes |
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Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Mozambique |
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| Current Version Adopted | 1 May 1983 |
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| Design First Used | 1983 |
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| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangular |
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| Number of Colours | 5 |
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| Main Colours | Green, White, Black, Yellow, Red |
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| Designer | Based on the FRELIMO party flag |
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| Design Type | Five bands with a red hoist triangle and an emblem |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Official Status | Official national flag |
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| Governing Authority | Government of Mozambique |
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Flag Colour Information
| Colour | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| Green | | #009A00 | 0, 154, 0 | 100, 0, 100, 40 | No official Pantone reference |
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| White | | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Black | | #000000 | 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 100 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Yellow | | #FFD100 | 255, 209, 0 | 0, 18, 100, 0 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Red | | #D21034 | 210, 16, 52 | 0, 92, 75, 18 | No official Pantone reference |
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Flag Design and Symbolism
| Book | Education |
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| Hoe | The peasantry and agriculture |
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| AK-47 rifle | Defence and vigilance, the only assault rifle on any national flag |
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| Yellow star | Marxism and internationalism |
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| Green | Stands for the riches of the land. |
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| White | Stands for peace, in the fimbriations. |
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| Black | Stands for the African continent. |
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| Yellow | Stands for the country’s minerals. |
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| Red | Stands for the struggle for independence. |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 25 June 1975 | A first flag is adopted at independence |
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| 1 May 1983 | The present design is fixed |
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| 2005 | A proposal to remove the rifle is rejected by parliament |
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| Present | The flag remains in official use |
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Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio (height : width) | 2:3 |
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| Hoist (height) | 2 units |
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| Fly (width) | 3 units |
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| Layout | Five bands with a red hoist triangle and an emblem |
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| Band / Stripe Construction | Three equal bands with white fimbriations, and a red triangle at the hoist |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
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| Governing Specification | Constitution of Mozambique, Article 297 |
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How the Flag of Mozambique Is Used
| Setting | Flown | Notes |
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| Government buildings | Yes | Flown on official premises |
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| Schools and public institutions | Yes | Common in daily and ceremonial use |
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| Private and civil use | Yes | May be flown by members of the public |
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| Public holidays and commemorations | Yes | Displayed on national days of remembrance |
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| Armed forces | Yes | Carried by the military as a war flag or colour |
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| Naval ensign | Yes | Flown by naval and merchant vessels |
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| Embassies and consulates | Yes | Flown at diplomatic missions abroad |
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| International sport | Yes | Used at the Olympic Games and world championships |
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| United Nations building | Yes | Flown in the row of member states |
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Other Official Flags of Mozambique
| Flag Type | Purpose | In Use |
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| National flag | The primary flag shown on this page | Yes |
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| Civil flag | Flown by private citizens and organisations | Yes |
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| War flag | Carried by the armed forces on land | Yes |
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| Naval ensign | Flown at sea by naval and merchant vessels | No |
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| Air force ensign | Used by the air force | No |
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| Presidential standard | Marks the presence of the head of state | Yes |
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| Royal standard | Marks the presence of the monarch | No |
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| Historical flags | Earlier designs no longer in official use | Yes |
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Quick Facts About the Flag
| Years in Use (current design) | 43 years |
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| Adoption Date | 1 May 1983 |
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| Earliest Recorded Use | 1983 |
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| Designer | Based on the FRELIMO party flag |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Dominant Colour | Green |
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| Flags It Resembles | The only national flag in the world to depict a modern rifle |
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| Notable Feature | Five bands with a red hoist triangle and an emblem |
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