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Flag of Syria

Asia
25.6M
1980
Flag of Syria
SY | 2:3

Official Palette

Symbolism

The colors are the Pan-Arab colors. The two green stars represent the former union between Syria and Egypt (the United Arab Republic) from 1958 to 1961.

History

Adopted in 1958 and re-adopted in 1980. The flag has remained a point of contention during the Syrian Civil War, with the opposition using the 1932 'Independence Flag' (green-white-black tricolor with three red stars).

Construction

A 2:3 ratio. A horizontal tricolor of red, white, and black with two green five-pointed stars centered in the white band.

Color Meanings

red: Hashemite dynasty and courage
white: Umayyad Caliphate and peace
black: Abbasid Caliphate and the past
green: The two stars representing union and hope

Country Facts

Population
25.6M

0.5% of Asia

Capital
Damascus
Languages
Arabic
Continent
Asia
Subregion
Middle East
Landlocked
No
Borders
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ISO 3166-1
SY

Flag Identification

Adopted
March 30, 1980
Proportions

2:3 (≈1.500)

23
Total Colors
4
Primary Layout
Horizontal bands
Key Symbols
Stars

Influences

Arab Liberation flag movement

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Flag Protocol

  • The two green stars must be centered in the white band
  • Horizontal stripes must be of equal height

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