The national flag of the Comoros (Arabic: علم جزر القمر; French: Drapeau des Comores) consists of four horizontal stripes of yellow, white, red, and blue, with a green triangle on the hoist side charged with a white crescent and four stars. The colorful stripes and four stars represent the four islands of the Comoros. The yellow stripe represents Moheli, the white stripe represents Mayotte, the red stripe represents Anjouan, and the blue stripe represents the island of Grand Comore. The star, crescent, and green color symbolize Islam, which is the nation's major religion. The flag, with its striking design and colors, effectively captures the cultural diversity, religious significance, and the collective identity of the Comorian people.
| Proportion: | 3:5 |
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| Adopted: | December 23, 2001 |
| Flag image: | Animated GIF (25 frames looped) |
| Flag emoji code: | 🇰🇲 |
The seal of the Comoros is a symbolic representation of the nation's identity and values. Positioned prominently at the center is a crescent, a traditional emblem of Islam, complemented by four five-pointed stars, echoing elements from the national flag. Behind the crescent, a depiction of the sun with its radiant rays adds further symbolism. The central elements are encircled by the country's official name, "Union of the Comoros," inscribed in both French and Arabic. Surrounding the inner design, two olive branches signify peace and harmony, while the national motto, "Unité, Solidarité, Développement" (Unity, Solidarity, Development), displayed in the lower section, emphasizes the nation's commitment to unity, cooperation, and progress. Collectively, the seal encapsulates the nation's religious heritage, unity, and aspirations for growth and prosperity.
The Comoros, officially the Union of Comoros, is a sovereign archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel on the eastern coast of Africa. Its capital is Moroni, and its population is about 888,456 (2021). According to its maritime borders, it borders with France, Madagascar, Mozambique, Seychelles, and Tanzania.
| Capital and largest city: | Moroni |
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| Other major city: | Mutsamudu |
| Official languages: | Comorian, Arabic, French |
| Region: | Eastern Africa |
| Ethnic groups: | 86% Afro-Arab, 14% Malagasy |
| Religions: | 99% Islam, 1% Other |
| Nationality name: | Comorian |
| Area: | 1,659 km² (641 sq mi) |
| Population: | 888,456 (2021) |
| Country codes: | KM, COM (ISO 3166) |
| Internet Top-Level Domain: | .km |
| Calling code: | +269 |
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