Mozambique National Flag - Symbolism, History, and Design #1938486 (License: Personal Use)

Mozambique’s flag consists of three horizontal stripes-green (top), black (middle, bordered by white), and yellow (bottom)-with a red isosceles triangle at the hoist bearing a yellow star overlaid with a Kalashnikov rifle, a book, and a hoe. The design reflects the nation’s socialist past, independence struggle, and commitment to education, agriculture, and self-defense. It remains the only national flag to include a modern firearm as a central emblem.

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