Flag of Syria
Flag NameFlag of Syria
Country NameSyria
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2SY
Date Adopted1980-03-29
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary ColorsRed, White, Black, Green
Symbolism DescriptionThe red stripe symbolizes sacrifice and courage. The white stripe represents peace and purity. The black stripe signifies the dark past of oppression. The two green stars originally represented Syria and Egypt as part of the United Arab Republic; they are now often interpreted as representing the Arab nation or the Ba'ath Party. The colors are traditional Pan-Arab colors.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerNot specifically attributed, based on Pan-Arab designs.
Related FlagsFlag of Egypt, Flag of Yemen, Flag of Iraq, Flag of Sudan
Description
A horizontal tricolor flag consisting of three equal stripes of red (top), white (middle), and black (bottom). Two green five-pointed stars are centered horizontally on the white stripe.
