Flag of Mauritania

MR · 2:3

Symbolism

Green represents Islam and hope, while yellow (gold) represents the Sahara Desert. The crescent and star are symbols of Islam. The red stripes represent the blood shed for independence.

History

The green flag was adopted in 1959. In 2017, following a referendum, two red stripes were added to the top and bottom to honor those who died for the country.

Construction

A 2:3 ratio. A green field with two red horizontal bands (top and bottom) and a yellow crescent and star in the center.

Country Specifications

Capital: Nouakchott
Population: 4.9M

0.3% of Africa
Languages: Arabic
Continent: Africa
Subregion: West Africa
Landlocked: No
Borders: Algeria Mali Senegal
ISO 3166-1: MR

Flag Identification

Adopted: August 15, 2017
Proportions: 2:3 (≈0.67)
Total Colors: 3
Primary Layout: Horizontal bands
Key Symbols: Crescent and star, Central emblem

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