Mozambique Flag

Flag History

The flag follows the design of the Frelimo Party flag. The star symbolizes the spirit of international solidarity. The book, hoe and gun stand for study, production and defence. The red recalls “the centuries of resistance to colonialism, the armed national liberation struggle, and the defence of sovereignty”. The other colors represent the riches of the soil (green), the African continent (black), the mineral riches (yellow), and justice and peace (white).

Flag Date of Adoption

1 May 1983

Flag Symbolism

three equal horizontal bands of green (top), black, and yellow with a red isosceles triangle based on the hoist side; the black band is edged in white; centered in the triangle is a yellow five-pointed star bearing a crossed rifle and hoe in black superimposed on an open white book

Mozambique National Anthem

Listen to National Anthem
Anthem History On April 30, 2002, Mozambique adopted a new national anthem to reflect their new multi-party political system. Words and music by Justino Sigaulane Chemane
Anthem Lyrics

Patria Amada



Na memória de África e do mundo


Pátria bela dos que ousaram lutar!


Moçambique o teu nome é liberdade


O Sol de Junho para sempre brilhará!

CHORUS:


Moçambique nossa terra gloriosa!


Pedra a pedra construindo o novo dia!


Milhões de braços, uma só força!


Ó pátria amada vamos vencer!

Povo unido do Rovuma ao Maputo


Colhe os frutos do combate pela Paz!


Cresce o sonho ondulando na Bandeira


E vai lavrando na certeza do amanhã!

Flores brotando do chão do teu suor


Pelos montes, pelos rios, pelo mar!


Nós juramos por ti, ó Moçambique


Nenhum tirano nos irá escravizar!

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