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Flag of Jordan

Asia
11.7M
1928
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Flag of Jordan
JO | 1:2
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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
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Syria
ISO 3166-1
JO

Flag Identification

Adopted
April 16, 1928
Proportions

1:2

12
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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Sources

  • Government of Jordan
  • FOTW
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