Cameroon Flag: Meaning and History
History of the flag
Cameroon's current flag was adopted in 1975 at the end of the federal republic and after the return to a unitary state.
The Pan-African colors of the flag are inspired by the flag of Ethiopia.
What do the elements of the flag mean?
The gold star represents unification into a single, indivisible state.
Golden yellow embodies sunshine, wealth and permanence.
Symbolizes the blood shed for independence and union between regions.
For the equatorial forest, progress and hope.