Flag of Western Sahara
Flag NameFlag of Western Sahara
Country NameWestern Sahara
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2EH
Date Adopted1976-02-27
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio1:2
Primary ColorsBlack, White, Green, Red
Symbolism DescriptionThe flag incorporates the Pan-Arab colors. Black represents the dark colonial past and oppression. White symbolizes peace and purity. Green stands for prosperity and Islam. Red signifies the revolution, the blood of martyrs, and the struggle for independence. The red star and crescent are traditional symbols of Islam and sovereignty.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
Related FlagsPalestine, Jordan, United Arab Emirates
Legal DescriptionA horizontal tricolor of black (top), white (middle), and green (bottom), with a red triangle at the hoist. A red five-pointed star and a red crescent are centered on the white stripe.
Description
The flag of Western Sahara features three horizontal stripes of black (top), white (middle), and green (bottom), with a red triangle at the hoist. Centered on the white stripe are a red five-pointed star and a red crescent.
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