Flag of Mauritania
Flag NameFlag of Mauritania
Country NameMauritania
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2MR
Date Adopted2017-08-15
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary ColorsGreen, Yellow, Red
Symbolism DescriptionThe green color and the crescent moon and star are traditional symbols of Islam, the main religion of Mauritania. The gold (yellow) represents the sands of the Sahara Desert and also prosperity. The two red stripes, added in 2017, symbolize the efforts and sacrifices of the Mauritanian people who shed their blood to defend their territory and independence.
Symbolism Categoriesreligion
DesignerUnknown (original design); modified via constitutional referendum in 2017
Related FlagsFlag of Mauritania (1959–2017)
Legal DescriptionDefined in the Constitution of Mauritania, following a referendum in 2017.
Description
The national flag of Mauritania features a green field with a gold (yellow) crescent moon and star centered horizontally. Two red stripes, one at the top and one at the bottom, were added in 2017.
