The red color is traditional for flags of the Persian Gulf states. The white represents peace with neighboring states. The five serrated points dividing the colors represent the Five Pillars of Islam.
History
The serrated edge was originally added to distinguish the flag from neighboring states flying solid red flags. The number of points was reduced from more than twenty to five in 2002.
Construction
A 3:5 ratio. A white band on the hoist separated from a larger red area on the fly by five white triangles forming a serrated line.
Color Meanings
red: Traditional color of Persian Gulf maritime flags
white: Peace and the Five Pillars of Islam
Country Facts
Population
1.6M
<0.1% of Asia
Capital
Manama
Languages
Arabic
Continent
Asia
Subregion
Middle East
Landlocked
Island state
ISO 3166-1
BH
Flag Identification
Adopted
February 14, 2002
Proportions
3:5 (≈1.667)
Total Colors
2
Influences
Five Pillars of Islam
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