The current flag of Mozambique was adopted on 01/05/1983. It includes the image of an AK-47 with a bayonet and is the only national flag in the world to feature such a modern rifle.

Colours & Symbolism

The Green stands for the riches of the land, the white fimbriations signify peace, the black represents the African continent, the yellow symbolizes the country’s minerals, and red represents the struggle for independence. The rifle stands for defence and vigilance, the open book symbolizes the importance of education, the hoe represents the country’s agriculture, and the star symbolizes Marxism and internationalism.

Presidential Standards used since 1975

Presidential Standard of the People’s Republic of Mozambique from 1975 -1982.

Presidential Standard of the People’s Republic of Mozambique from 1982 – 1990.

Presidential Standard of the Republic of Mozambique since 1990.

A brief history of flags used in Mozambique

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