Flag of Algeria
Flag NameFlag of Algeria
Country NameAlgeria
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2DZ
Date Adopted1962-07-03
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary ColorsGreen, White, Red
Symbolism DescriptionThe green stripe represents Islam and hope for the future. The white stripe symbolizes peace, purity, and the sacrifices made by the Algerian people. The red star and crescent, traditional symbols of Islam, also represent the blood shed by martyrs during the Algerian War of Independence and progress.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerMembers of the National Liberation Front (FLN)
Legal DescriptionArticle 7 of the Constitution of Algeria
Description
The national flag of Algeria features two equal vertical stripes of green (hoist) and white (fly), with a red star and crescent moon centered over the two stripes.
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