Flag of Yemen

Asia

34.8M

1990

YE | 2:3

Official Palette

Symbolism

Red represents the blood shed for independence and unity, white represents a bright future, and black represents the dark past of foreign rule.

History

Adopted on May 22, 1990, the day North Yemen and South Yemen were unified. The design was based on the Arab Liberation Flag used during the 1952 Egyptian Revolution.

Construction

A 2:3 ratio. A horizontal tricolor of red, white, and black.

Color Meanings

red: Blood shed for independence and unity

white: A bright and hopeful future

black: The dark past of foreign rule

Country Facts

Population: 34.8M

0.7% of Asia
Capital: Sana'a
Languages: Arabic
Continent: Asia
Subregion: Middle East
Landlocked: No
Borders: Oman Saudi Arabia
ISO 3166-1: YE

Flag Identification

Adopted: May 22, 1990
Proportions: 2:3 (≈1.500)
Total Colors: 3
Primary Layout: Horizontal bands

Influences

Arab Liberation Flag movement

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Flag Protocol

Horizontal bands must be of equal height
Must be treated with respect as a symbol of unity

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