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| Use | Civil and state flag |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 1:2 |
| Adopted | 22 December 2009 |
| Design | A horizontal tricolor of blue, white and green with a white star at the top. |
The flag of Puntland is the state flag of Puntland, an autonomous state in northeastern Somalia.
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
Flag of Puntland used prior to December 2009 (the same as the Flag of Somalia)
The Coat of arms of Puntland
Flag of the recently declared West Puntland
References
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