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The Esperanto Flag (or ''verda stelo'', literally "green star") is composed of a green background with a white square in the upper lefthand corner, which in turn contains a green star. The green field symbolizes hope, the white symbolizes Peace and neutrality, and the five-pointed Star represents the five Continents (as traditionally counted). By recommendation of the board of the World Esperanto Association , the flag should have the following proportions. The ratio of the width of the flag to the height of the flag to a side of the white square should 3 to 2 to 1. The ratio of a side of the white square to the radius of a circle enclosing the star should be 10 to 3.5. Some Esperanto speakers consider the traditional flag too (''jubilee symbol'', two green " E "s facing each other on a white field), created in 1987 by a Brazilian Esperantist. On the other hand, this new flag is derogatively called the ''melono'' (''melon'') by some. Most Esperantists, however continue to hold the ''verda stelo'' dear as a symbol of international or supranational solidarity. Sometimes, Esperanto travellers will display the flag to make it easier to meet other Esperanto speakers. SEE ALSO |
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