Flag of Iraq
The flag of Iraq has three equal horizontal stripes: red on top, white in the middle and black at the bottom. In the center of the white stripe, the phrase Allahu Akbar, meaning God is great, is written in green Kufic Arabic script. The flag has a 2:3 ratio.
Colors
- Red #C81828 · 34%
- Black #080808 · 33%
- White #F8F8F8 · 30%
- Green #087838 · 3%
Proportions: 2:3
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Iraq
Red, white and black are pan-Arab colors linked to the Arab Revolt of the early 20th century, and the green script reflects the role of Islam. Red is often said to stand for courage and sacrifice, white for generosity and black for past hardships. The current version, without the three green stars of earlier flags, was adopted in 2008.
Map of Iraq
Iraq is a country in Western Asia, in the Middle East. It borders Turkey, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Syria, and has a short coastline on the Persian Gulf in the far southeast.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Iraq?
The flag of Iraq is red, black, white, and green.
What are the proportions of the flag of Iraq?
The flag of Iraq has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of Iraq mean?
Red, white and black are pan-Arab colors linked to the Arab Revolt of the early 20th century, and the green script reflects the role of Islam. Red is often said to stand for courage and sacrifice, white for generosity and black for past hardships. The current version, without the three green stars of earlier flags, was adopted in 2008.
Can I download the flag of Iraq?
Yes: this page has the flag of Iraq as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (See File history below for details.).
