The flag of Djibouti was introduced on 27th of June in 1977. It shows two horizontal stripes in pale blue and green with an isosceles white triangle on the pole. In the middle of the triangle is placed a five-pointed red star. Blue is the color of the ethnic group of lssa and stands moreover for heaven and sea. Green symbolizes the ethnic group of Afar and the Islam. White stands for the peace. The red star embodys the fight for the achievement of independence but the unity of the country too. The white triangle with the same long sides represents the motto of the land "unity, equality, peace". The flag is descends from the LPAI party-flag. The colours, are given for the flag of Djibouti: blue = pt 292, green = pt 361, red = pt 032.
The coat of arms of Djibouti was introduced at the time like the flag. It shows two arms (Afar and Issa) with ever one cutlass, between them a lance and a round shield. (defense readiness). Above that the red star. The whole is surrounded by a garland of laurel leafs. This stands for unity and victory. There are two versions of the coat of arms. A full coloured version and a more stylized version in white and gold.
The country took its name from its by the French in 1888 established capital. "Djibouti" means "hot pot". The term points out to the local climatic conditions.
