Timor-Leste
Adopted2002
Design classTriangle Design
RegionAsia
Red and yellow with a black triangle and star.
History and symbolism
A black triangle at the hoist bears a white star of peace, over red and yellow bands recalling the struggle against colonialism and occupation. Adopted at independence in 2002.
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