Official Palette
Symbolism
Red is a traditional color of the Ottoman Empire. The crescent and star are enduring symbols of Islam and are thought to bring good luck.
History
First adopted in 1831, it is one of the oldest national flags still in use. It was retained throughout the French protectorate and formally recognized upon independence in 1956.
Construction
A 2:3 ratio. A red field with a white disc in the center containing a red crescent and a red five-pointed star.
Color Meanings
Country Facts
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- October 20, 1827
- Proportions
2:3 (≈1.500)
- Total Colors
- 2
- Key Symbols
- Crescent, Emblem, Stars
Influences
Lookalike Comparison
Side-by-side analysis of high-confusion flags, comparing exact color shades, proportions, and historical divergence.
Direct Lookalike Comparison
Quick Tell
Tunisia has a white disc; Turkey has no disc.
Historical Divergence
The history text also says 1831 and independence in 1956. The adoption field is 1827.
Flags with resemblance
Both are red with a crescent and star. Turkey draws them in white on the field; Tunisia draws them in red on a white disc.
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- The red crescent and star must be centered in the white disc
- Must be treated with highest honor as one of the world's oldest flags
Practice
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