The red field represents the struggle for national liberation. The black triangle represents the 'obscurantism' that must be overcome. The yellow triangle represents the traces of colonialism in the country's history. The white star represents peace and guidance.
History
Adopted on May 20, 2002, the day East Timor gained independence from Indonesia. The design was originally used when independence was first declared from Portugal in 1975.
Construction
A 1:2 ratio. A red field with two overlapping triangles at the hoist: a larger yellow one and a smaller black one containing a white star.
Indonesia
