Flag of Somalia
| Use | National flag and ensign |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 2:3 |
| Adopted | 12 October 1954 |
| Design | A single white five-pointed star centered on a blue field |
| Designed by | Mohammed Awale Liban |
The national flag of Somalia was adopted on October 12, 1954, and was designed by Mohammed Awale Liban. The flag was initially used within the Trust Territory of Somaliland before being adopted by the short-lived State of Somaliland and the Somali Republic. It is an ethnic flag for the Somali people; the flag's five-pointed star represents the five regions in which Somalis reside.