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Flag of Cameroon

Africa
29.1M
1975
Flag of Cameroon
CM | 2:3

Official Palette

Symbolism

Green represents the southern forests, yellow represents the northern savannas, and red represents the unity of the country. The star is known as the 'star of unity'.

History

Adopted on May 20, 1975. Cameroon was the second country after Ghana to adopt the Pan-African colors. The single star replaced two stars after the country became a unitary state.

Construction

A 2:3 ratio. A vertical tricolor of green, red, and yellow with a yellow five-pointed star centered in the red band.

Color Meanings

green: Lush forests of the southern region
red: Unity and the blood of the people
yellow: The sun and the savannas of the north

Country Facts

Population
29.1M

1.9% of Africa

Capital
Yaoundé
Languages
English, French
Continent
Africa
Subregion
Central Africa
Landlocked
No
Borders
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ISO 3166-1
CM

Flag Identification

Adopted
May 20, 1975
Proportions

2:3 (≈1.500)

23
Key Symbols
Stars

Influences

Pan-African colors (inspired by Ethiopia)

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Flag Protocol

  • The yellow star must be centered in the red band
  • Vertical bands must be of equal width

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