Flag of Bahrain
The flag of Bahrain is red with a vertical white band at the hoist. The two colors are separated by a serrated line that forms five white triangles pointing into the red field, like a row of teeth. There is no emblem or text on the flag.
Colors
- Red #D82818 · 68%
- White #F8F8F8 · 32%
Proportions: 3:5
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Bahrain
The five white points stand for the Five Pillars of Islam. Red has long been the traditional color of flags in the Gulf, and the white band, added in the 19th century, symbolizes peace. The current form with five points was adopted in 2002; earlier versions had more points along the serrated edge.
Map of Bahrain
Bahrain is a small island country in the Persian Gulf, in the Middle East. It lies off the east coast of Saudi Arabia, to which it is linked by a causeway, and west of Qatar. It has no land borders.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Bahrain?
The flag of Bahrain is red and white.
What are the proportions of the flag of Bahrain?
The flag of Bahrain has a ratio of 3:5 (height to width).
What does the flag of Bahrain mean?
The five white points stand for the Five Pillars of Islam. Red has long been the traditional color of flags in the Gulf, and the white band, added in the 19th century, symbolizes peace. The current form with five points was adopted in 2002; earlier versions had more points along the serrated edge.
Can I download the flag of Bahrain?
Yes: this page has the flag of Bahrain as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Source: Drawn by SKopp, rewritten by Zscout370).
