Flag of Mayotte
| Ratio | 2:3 | ||||||||||
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| Adoption | 1976 | ||||||||||
| Design | A white field with the archipelago's coat of arms below an inscription "MAYOTTE" in red capitals. [0] | ||||||||||
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History
The unofficial local flag and coat of arms of Mayotte represents the French overseas department of Mayotte. [0]
Meaning
The coat of arms 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). [0]
