Flag of United Arab Emirates

Asia

11.3M

1971

AE | 1:2

Official Palette

Symbolism

The colors are the Pan-Arab colors. Red represents courage and strength, green represents hope and joy, white represents peace and honesty, and black represents the defeat of enemies and mental strength.

History

Adopted on December 2, 1971. Designed by Abdullah Mohammed Al Maainah, who won a national competition. The design was inspired by the flag of the Arab Revolt.

Construction

A 1:2 ratio. A vertical red band at the hoist and three horizontal bands of green, white, and black.

Color Meanings

red: Courage, strength, and sacrifice

green: Hope, joy, and prosperity

white: Peace, honesty, and purity

black: Strength of mind and the defeat of enemies

Country Facts

Population: 11.3M

0.2% of Asia
Capital: Abu Dhabi
Languages: Arabic
Continent: Asia
Subregion: Middle East
Landlocked: No
Borders: Oman Saudi Arabia
ISO 3166-1: AE

Flag Identification

Adopted: December 2, 1971
Designer: Abdullah Mohammed Al Maainah
Proportions: 1:2
Total Colors: 4
Primary Layout: Horizontal bands

Influences

Arab Revolt colors

Unity of the seven Emirates

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Flag Protocol

The vertical red band must be at the hoist
Horizontal bands must be of equal height

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