Maldives flag

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Maldives flag
Flag of Maldives.svg

Vexillological symbol : National flag on land and at sea?
Aspect ratio: 2: 3
Officially accepted: July 26, 1965
Construction of the flag of the Maldives

The Maldives led how many sailors Islamic states, a fully red flag . In order to distinguish itself from communism, a green field with a crescent moon was inserted in the middle and a narrow strip divided diagonally by black and white 13 times on the leech . The flag has been modified several times and the black and white stripe has been removed. The colors are laid out today as follows:

  • Red symbolizes the blood that was shed for freedom
  • Green stands for peace and progress and is also the color of Muhammad
  • the white crescent stands for Islam

The flag of the Maldives was officially introduced on July 26, 1965.

See also: Flag of the Republic of Suvadiva

Past and other flags

Web links

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