The green color in the flag stands for the agriculture and livestock of the country, while the blue represents the bounty of the sea.

After Italy's defeat in the East African Campaign, Ethiopia reverted to its pre-Italian feudal monarchy while Eritrea was handed over to British rule under a mandate by the United Nations in 1949.

The rise of Arab nationalism during the 1940s prompted the Muslim segment of Eritrea to seek independence from British governance.

Various officials suggested a division of Eritrea: the Christian region to be incorporated into Ethiopia, and the Muslim area into Sudan.

Following global deliberations and the involvement of Allied Powers, the United Nations issued a resolution, wherein Britain agreed to establish an autonomous Eritrea in partnership with Ethiopia in 1950.

The flag was created and designed by Degiat Beyene Zahilay, who was born in Tekonda, Akele Guzay, Eritrea.

[6] On September 1, 1961, Hamid Idris Awate brought back the blue flag suppressed by Haile Selassie.

[7] After civil war broke out in Eritrea in 1961,[8] Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie banned the Eritrean flag, coat of arms, and all other government seals from being displayed in public places.

The yellow star in the red triangle symbolized the country's rich mineral resources, with the five points representing unity, liberation, justice, democracy, and progress.