Symbolism
The red border represents the blood of national heroes. The green rectangle represents the thousands of palm trees and the prosperity of the islands. The white crescent represents the Islamic faith.
History
Adopted on July 25, 1965. The design was simplified from earlier versions that included a black and white striped hoist (dhandimathi).
Construction
A 2:3 ratio. A red field containing a large green rectangle with a white crescent in the center.
Color Meanings
red: The blood of national heroes shed for independence
green: Palm trees, prosperity, and the lushness of the islands
white: The Islamic faith and purity
Country Facts
- Population
- 515.1K
<0.1% of Asia
- Capital
- Malé
- Languages
- Maldivian
- Continent
- Asia
- Subregion
- South Asia
- Landlocked
- Island state
- ISO 3166-1
- MV
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- July 25, 1965
- Proportions
2:3 (≈1.500)
- Total Colors
- 2
- Primary Layout
- Horizontal bands
- Key Symbols
- Crescent
Influences
Islamic symbols
Traditional maritime flags
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- The white crescent must be centered in the green rectangle
- The red border must surround the entire green field
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