Flag of Timor-Leste

Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
UseNational flag and ensign
Proportion1:2
AdoptedNovember 28, 1975 (1975-11-28) (de facto)
May 20, 2002 (2002-05-20) (de jure)
DesignA red field with the black isosceles triangle based on the hoist-side bearing a white five-pointed star in the center superimposed on the larger yellow triangle, also based on the hoist-side, that extends to the center of the flag.
Designed byNatalino Leitão

The national flag of Timor-Leste (bandeira nacional de Timor-Leste) consists of a red field with the black isosceles triangle based on the hoist-side bearing a white five-pointed star in the center superimposed on the larger yellow triangle, also based on the hoist-side, that extends to the center of the flag.