Flag of Algeria
The flag of Algeria is split vertically into two equal halves, green at the hoist and white at the fly. In the center, overlapping both halves, is a red crescent wrapped around a red five-pointed star. The flag is one and a half times as wide as it is tall.
Colors
- White #F8F8F8 · 48%
- Green #086838 · 46%
- Red #D81838 · 6%
Proportions: 2:3
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Algeria
Green is linked with Islam and the land, white with peace and purity, and red with the blood of those who died in the war of independence against France. The crescent and star are traditional symbols of Islam. The flag was adopted in 1962, when Algeria became independent, and is based on the banner of the national liberation movement.
Map of Algeria
Algeria is a country in North Africa, on the Mediterranean coast between Morocco and Tunisia. It also borders Libya to the east, Niger, Mali and Mauritania to the south, and Western Sahara to the southwest. It is the largest country in Africa by area.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Algeria?
The flag of Algeria is white, green, and red.
What are the proportions of the flag of Algeria?
The flag of Algeria has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of Algeria mean?
Green is linked with Islam and the land, white with peace and purity, and red with the blood of those who died in the war of independence against France. The crescent and star are traditional symbols of Islam. The flag was adopted in 1962, when Algeria became independent, and is based on the banner of the national liberation movement.
Can I download the flag of Algeria?
Yes: this page has the flag of Algeria as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Original: National Liberation Front of Algeria Vector: SKopp).
