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Flag of Israel

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10.1M
1948
Flag of Israel
IL | 8:11

Official Palette

Symbolism

The blue stripes are designed to resemble the stripes on a tallit, the traditional Jewish prayer shawl. The Star of David (Magen David) is a universally recognized symbol of Judaism.

History

Designed for the Zionist Movement in 1891, well before the establishment of the State of Israel. It was officially adopted as the national flag on October 28, 1948.

Construction

A 8:11 ratio. A white field with two horizontal blue stripes and a blue Star of David in the center.

Color Meanings

blue: The sky, the sea, and the tallit (prayer shawl)
white: Purity and peace

Country Facts

Population
10.1M

0.2% of Asia

Capital
Jerusalem
Languages
Arabic, Hebrew
Continent
Asia
Subregion
Middle East
Landlocked
No
Borders
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ISO 3166-1
IL

Flag Identification

Adopted
October 28, 1948
Designer
David Wolffsohn
Proportions

8:11 (≈1.375)

811
Total Colors
2
Primary Layout
Horizontal bands
Key Symbols
Stars

Influences

Jewish prayer shawl (Tallit)
Zionist Movement

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Flag Protocol

  • The Star of David must be centered
  • The stripes must be horizontal and parallel

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