Flag of Afghanistan (2013-2021)
Flag NameFlag of Afghanistan (2013-2021)
Country NameAfghanistan
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2AF
Date Adopted2013-08-19
Adoption Statushistorical
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary ColorsBlack, Red, Green, White
Symbolism DescriptionThe black stripe represents the dark past and the 19th century when Afghanistan was a protectorate. The red stripe symbolizes the blood shed for independence, particularly during the Anglo-Afghan Wars. The green stripe signifies hope, prosperity, and Islam. The central emblem features a mosque with a mihrab and minbar, flanked by two flags, the year 1298 (1919 in the Gregorian calendar, marking Afghanistan's independence), and encircled by a wreath of wheat.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
Has Coat of Armstrue
Related FlagsHistorical flags of Afghanistan
Legal DescriptionDefined by the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (2004), with the emblem updated in 2013.
Description
A vertical tricolor of black, red, and green, with the national emblem of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in white centered on the red stripe.
