Flag of Libya
Flag NameFlag of Libya
Country NameLibya
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2LY
Date Adopted2011-02-17
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio1:2
Primary ColorsRed, Black, Green, White
Symbolism DescriptionThe colors red, black, and green are derived from the Pan-Arab colors and hold specific meanings for Libya. Red symbolizes the blood of martyrs, sacrifice, and courage in the struggle for freedom. Black represents the dark days of Italian occupation and the Sahara Desert. Green signifies prosperity, hope for the future, and the country's agricultural lands. The white star and crescent are traditional symbols of Islam, representing faith, guidance, and the beginning of the lunar month.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerOmar Faiek Shennib (for the 1951 design)
Legal DescriptionThe flag is defined in the Libyan Constitutional Declaration of 2011.
Description
The current flag of Libya was officially re-adopted on 17 February 2011, during the Libyan Civil War, replacing the green flag used under Muammar Gaddafi. It is based on the flag of the Kingdom of Libya, which was in use from 1951 to 1969. It features a horizontal triband of red, black, and green, with a white star and crescent moon centered on the wider black stripe.
