Step-by-step
1
Open SmartFlags
Find it in the top ribbon after installation.
2
Search "Sao Tome and Principe"
Select Sao Tome and Principe in the list below.
3
Click INSERT
The flag drops onto your slide, ready to move and resize.
Why use SmartFlags?
| SmartFlags | DIY download | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand protection | Colors & design follow each flag’s standard | Random web PNGs can be wrong shades/shape or outdated |
| Legal peace‑of‑mind | Licensed or license-free SVGs and PNGs | Potential for copyright violation |
| Bulk flag insert | One-click to add flags of countries found on all slides | Manual hunt‑and-replace flag by flag, slide by slide |
| File size | Optimized images around 10kB (10-100x smaller) | High‑res PNGs that bloat presentations |
| Total cost | Low annual cost / seat | "Free" = costly staff time + legal risk + reputation risk |
SmartFlags works on Office 2019+ or Microsoft 365 (Win/Mac)
Facts about the flag of Sao Tome and Principe
Date adopted: 5 November 1975
Symbolism: The green color represents the rich vegetation of the country, the yellow symbolizes the cocoa industry, which is a major part of the economy, the red triangle signifies the struggle for independence, and the two black stars represent the two main islands of Sao Tome and Principe.
- Pantone colours: Pantone 347 C, Pantone Yellow C, Pantone 186 C, Black
- Aspect ratio: 1 : 2
- Hanging protocol: The flag is typically hung horizontally with the green stripe at the bottom, the yellow stripe in the middle, and the red stripe at the top, with the black stars centered on the yellow stripe.
- Design pitfall: A common mistake is reversing the order of the stripes or misplacing the black stars, which should be centered on the yellow stripe.
