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Flag of Iraq

Asia
46.1M
2008
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Flag of Iraq
IQ | 2:3
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Official Palette

Symbolism

The colors are the traditional Pan-Arab colors. The green script in the center is the Takbir ('Allahu Akbar', meaning 'God is greatest').

History

The basic tricolor dates back to 1963. The three stars were removed in 2008 to distance the flag from Saddam Hussein's Ba'ath Party. The script was originally in Hussein's handwriting but was changed to Kufic script in 2004.

Construction

A 2:3 ratio. A horizontal tricolor of red, white, and black with green Kufic script centered in the white band.

Color Meanings

red: Bravery and the blood of enemies
white: Peace, honesty, and a bright future
black: The dark past and historical caliphates
green: The Islamic faith and progress

Country Facts

Population
46.1M

0.9% of Asia

Capital
Baghdad
Languages
Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani
Continent
Asia
Subregion
Middle East
Landlocked
No
Borders
Flag of Iran
Iran
Flag of Jordan
Jordan
Flag of Kuwait
Kuwait
Flag of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Flag of Syria
Syria
Flag of Turkey
Turkey
ISO 3166-1
IQ

Flag Identification

Adopted
January 22, 2008
Proportions

2:3 (≈1.500)

23
Total Colors
4
Primary Layout
Horizontal bands
Key Symbols
Text

Influences

Flag
Pan-Arab colors
Arab Liberation movement

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Flag Protocol

  • The Takbir must be in Kufic script
  • The bands must be horizontal and of equal height

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Sources

  • Council of Representatives of Iraq
  • FOTW
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