Somaliland Flag
Regional and Movement FlagsThe flag of Somaliland, a self-declared state in the Horn of Africa that is not internationally recognised.
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Somaliland Flag |
|---|---|
| Category | Regional and Movement Flags |
| Adopted On | October 14, 1996 |
| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 3 |
| Main Colors | Green, White, Black |
| Design Type | Horizontal tricolour with the shahada and a black star |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code |
|---|---|---|
| Green | #008000 | |
| White | #FFFFFF | |
| Black | #000000 |
Flag Design and Symbols
| Green colour | Represents Islam and the fertility of the land |
|---|---|
| White colour | Represents peace |
| Black colour | Represents the star and the lower band |
| Shahada | The Islamic declaration of faith |
| Black star | Freedom and self-determination |
Facts about the Flag of Somaliland Flag
- The flag carries the shahada in Arabic across the green band, with a black star in the centre.
- Somaliland declared independence in 1991; its sovereignty is not recognised by any United Nations member state.
- The flag of Somaliland, a self-declared state in the Horn of Africa that is not internationally recognised.
- The flag belongs to the Republic of Somaliland. It is used in the Horn of Africa.
- It was founded on 18 May 1991.
- It is based in Hargeisa.
- The flag was adopted in October 14, 1996.
- The design is 30 years old as of 2026.
- Construction: Horizontal tricolour with the shahada and a black star.
- It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
- The flag uses 3 colours: green, white and black.
- The green stands for Islam and the fertility of the land.
- The white stands for peace.
- The black stands for the star and the lower band.
- Shahada: The Islamic declaration of faith.
- Black star: Freedom and self-determination.
- Somaliland has held its own elections and issued its own currency for over thirty years but is not recognised by any United Nations member state.
- It is filed here under Regional and Movement Flags, one of the categories of flag that belong to no country.
Frequently asked questions about the Somaliland Flag
What is the Somaliland Flag?
The flag of Somaliland, a self-declared state in the Horn of Africa that is not internationally recognised.
Whose flag is the Somaliland Flag?
It is the flag of the Republic of Somaliland, used in the Horn of Africa.
When was the Republic of Somaliland founded?
The Republic of Somaliland was founded on 18 May 1991.
When was the Somaliland Flag adopted?
The Somaliland Flag was adopted in October 14, 1996.
What do the colours of the Somaliland Flag mean?
Green for Islam and the fertility of the land, white for peace and black for the star and the lower band.
What do the symbols on the Somaliland Flag mean?
Shahada — The Islamic declaration of faith. Black star — Freedom and self-determination.
Where is it based and how large is it?
It is based in Hargeisa.
What are the proportions of the Somaliland Flag?
It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
What else is worth knowing about the Somaliland Flag?
Somaliland has held its own elections and issued its own currency for over thirty years but is not recognised by any United Nations member state.
Is the Somaliland Flag a national flag?
No. It is not the flag of any sovereign state and is listed here under Regional and Movement Flags.
