Not to be confused with Flag of Sierra Leone or Flag of Ladins.
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| Use | Civil and state flag |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 2:3 |
| Adopted | 22 December 2009; 15 years ago (22 December 2009) |
| Design | A horizontal tricolor of blue, white and green with a white star at the top. |
The state flag of Puntland, an autonomous state in northeastern Somalia, was adopted on 22 December 2009.
History
Puntland initially used a variation of the flag of Somalia as its provincial flag. On 22 December 2009, the regional parliament introduced a new state flag. The flag design was decided on by a commission consisting of government officials and local intellectuals.
Colors and symbolization
The Puntland flag consists of three colors: white, blue and green.
- Top: the blue stripe with the white star in the center symbolizes the flag of Somalia
- Center: the white stripe in the center represents peace and stability in the region
- Bottom: the green stripe symbolizes the natural wealth of the Puntland State of Somalia
Different flags
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Flag of Puntland used prior to December 2009 (the same as the Flag of Somalia)
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The Coat of arms of Puntland
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Flag attributed to West Puntland, a semi-autonomous area in Galkayo District previously known as Tanadland
References
- "Quasi-independent and semi-autonomous regions in Puntland, Somalia". www.crwflags.com. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
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