Flag of the Comoros

This flag consists of four horizontal bands of yellow, white, red, and blue, with a green isosceles triangle based on the hoist side. Within the green triangle, a white crescent moon faces the fly and encloses four white five-pointed stars aligned vertically.

Each of the four horizontal stripes represents a major island of the archipelago: yellow for Mohéli, white for Mayotte, red for Anjouan, and blue for Grande Comore. The green triangle and the crescent moon are traditional symbols of Islam, reflecting the religious heritage of the nation. Four white stars are included to correspond with the four islands, maintaining a claim to Mayotte despite its status as a French overseas department.

Comoros officially adopted the current national flag on December 23, 2001, following a constitutional referendum. Since gaining independence from France in 1975, the nation has undergone several flag changes, most of which featured a predominantly green field with a crescent and stars. Earlier designs, such as those used in the 1970s and 1990s, varied the orientation of the crescent and the placement of the stars. This most recent iteration was designed to reflect the new federal structure of the Union of the Comoros.