Mozambique Flag
Mozambique is memorable in a flag quiz because the red triangle holds a book, a hoe, and an AK-pattern rifle over a yellow star. Once you see that trio, the country name follows.
How to identify the Mozambique flag
- Horizontal bands: green (top), black (middle), yellow (bottom), each separated by thin white edges.
- Red isosceles triangle based at the hoist, pointing toward the fly.
- Inside the triangle: a yellow five-pointed star overlaid with a white-covered book, a hoe, and a black assault rifle — unique among national flags.
Colors
Green, black, and yellow horizontal bands with white fimbriation. Red fills the hoist triangle. Yellow star; white book; black rifle and hoe handle details.
Similar flags
- South Africa – Also uses green, black, yellow, red, and white, but in a Y-shaped layout without a rifle emblem.
- Zimbabwe – Many horizontal stripes plus a white triangle with a red star and Zimbabwe bird — not a rifle/hoe/book set.
- Kenya – Black–red–green with a Maasai shield; no yellow band trio and no AK emblem.
Practice next
Drill more flags from Africa practice, or play today’s shared set on the guess the flag home page. Pattern notes also live in how to identify country flags.
Mozambique flag FAQ
Why is there a rifle on the Mozambique flag?
It is part of the official emblem with a book and hoe. For quizzes, you only need to recognize the trio inside the red triangle.
What order are Mozambique’s stripes?
Green on top, black in the middle, yellow on the bottom, with white edges between them.
How do I avoid mixing Mozambique with Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe has seven stripes and a bird on a red star in a white triangle. Mozambique’s triangle holds book, hoe, and rifle.