Flag of Jordan

Asia

11.7M

1928

JO | 1:2

Official Palette

Symbolism

The colors are the Pan-Arab colors. The black represents the Abbasid Caliphate, white the Umayyad Caliphate, and green the Fatimid Caliphate. The red triangle represents the Hashemite dynasty. The seven-pointed star represents the seven verses of the first surah of the Quran.

History

Adopted on April 16, 1928. The design is based on the flag of the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I.

Construction

A 1:2 ratio. A horizontal tricolor of black, white, and green with a red triangle at the hoist containing a white seven-pointed star.

Color Meanings

black: Abbasid Caliphate

white: Umayyad Caliphate and peace

green: Fatimid Caliphate and Islam

red: Hashemite dynasty and courage

Country Facts

Population: 11.7M

0.2% of Asia
Capital: Amman
Languages: Arabic
Continent: Asia
Subregion: Middle East
Landlocked: No
Borders: Iraq Israel Palestine Saudi Arabia Syria
ISO 3166-1: JO

Flag Identification

Adopted: April 16, 1928
Proportions: 1:2
Total Colors: 4
Primary Layout: Horizontal bands
Key Symbols: Stars

Influences

Arab Revolt flag of 1916

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Flag Protocol

The seven-pointed star must be centered in the red triangle
Must be treated with the highest respect as a royal symbol

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