Somalia Flag - Official National Flag Design and Symbolism #317900 (License: Personal Use)

The flag of Somalia consists of a white field with a black five-pointed star centered in the upper hoist-side quadrant (canton), symbolizing the five regions historically inhabited by Somali people. A black horizontal stripe runs along the bottom edge, representing the African continent and unity among Somali-speaking territories. Adopted on June 25, 1960, it remains unchanged despite political shifts.

This image is used on government, educational, and cultural websites to represent Somalia nationally; common user intents include learning about national symbols, preparing school projects, or verifying flag designs for official use.