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On this day, July 12 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe acquired its independence and adopted its current flag. There were other proposals though. Here are some of them. (lemmy.world)
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Proposals taken from Wikipedia article.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Proposal 8 looks the best imo, but I think it would be better if the stars are yellow to contrast with the red band it is on. It would also be more balanced that way.

[–] akhenaten0 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I would like 8 better if the yellow were either absent or stronger (as in Tanzania) As it is, it’s too narrow.

Also, maybe they decided against it because Tanzania’s flag was decided ten years earlier.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I would like 8 better if the yellow were either absent or stronger (as in Tanzania) As it is, it’s too narrow.

I didn’t see the yellow when I was looking at it via a mobile app. That’s how narrow it is.