Flag of Jordan

JO · 1:2

Official Palette

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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.

Country Specifications

Capital: Amman
Population: 11.7M

0.2% of Asia
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 (≈0.50)
Total Colors: 4
Primary Layout: Horizontal bands
Key Symbols: Star or stars

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