Flag of Syria

SY · 2:3

Official Palette

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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.

Country Specifications

Capital: Damascus
Population: 25.6M

0.5% of Asia
Languages: Arabic
Continent: Asia
Subregion: Middle East
Landlocked: No
Borders: Iraq Israel Jordan Lebanon Turkey
ISO 3166-1: SY

Flag Identification

Adopted: March 30, 1980
Proportions: 2:3 (≈0.67)
Total Colors: 4
Primary Layout: Horizontal bands
Key Symbols: Star or stars

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