São Tomé and Príncipe

About the flag

São Tomé and Príncipe is correct. The two black stars symbolize the nation’s two main islands, and the Pan‑African colors reflect unity and independence: green for lush forests, yellow for cocoa/sunlight, and red for the struggle for freedom. This distinguishes it from Angola’s emblematic gear-and-machete flag, Egypt’s with the golden eagle, and Equatorial Guinea’s with a coat of arms. A former Portuguese colony, São Tomé and Príncipe gained independence in 1975 and is known for its cocoa production and rich biodiversity in the Gulf of Guinea. Memory tip: two stars, two islands, two names—São Tomé and Príncipe.