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Flag and coat of arms of Mayotte

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Mayotte
Flag of France
Mayotte is an overseas region of France
Tricolore
UseNational flag, civil and state ensign
Proportion2:3
Adopted15 February 1794
Unofficial flag of Mayotte
Proportion2:3

The unofficial local flag and coat of arms of Mayotte represents the French overseas department of Mayotte. It consists of a shield with a cloud design, a sideways crescent and flowers in blue and red segments. The supporters of the shield are seahorses. The motto, placed in a grey ribbon, reads "RA HACHIRI" – We are vigilant in Shimaore (Comorian).

Background

Mayotte is an Overseas region of France. The French flag is thus the official flag.

Flag

The official flag of Mayotte is the French tricolor. The unofficial local flag consists of a white field with the archipelago's coat of arms below an inscription "MAYOTTE" in red capitals.

Coat of arms

  • Coat of arms
    Coat of arms
  • Escutcheon
    Escutcheon

See also

References

External links

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