Flag of Lebanon
Lebanon's flag has three horizontal stripes: red at the top and bottom and a white stripe twice as tall in the middle. In the center of the white stripe stands a green Lebanon cedar tree, whose top and base touch the red stripes. The flag has a 2:3 ratio.
Colors
- Red #D81828 · 50%
- White #F8F8F8 · 43%
- Green #088838 · 8%
Proportions: 2:3
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Lebanon
The cedar has been a symbol of Lebanon since ancient times and appears in the Bible; it stands for strength, holiness and endurance. Red is often said to represent the blood shed for the country's freedom, and white peace and the snow of its mountains. The flag was adopted in 1943, the year Lebanon became independent from France.
Map of Lebanon
Lebanon is a small country in Western Asia, in the Middle East, on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It borders Syria to the north and east and Israel to the south, and its coastline faces the Mediterranean to the west.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Lebanon?
The flag of Lebanon is red, white, and green.
What are the proportions of the flag of Lebanon?
The flag of Lebanon has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of Lebanon mean?
The cedar has been a symbol of Lebanon since ancient times and appears in the Bible; it stands for strength, holiness and endurance. Red is often said to represent the blood shed for the country's freedom, and white peace and the snow of its mountains. The flag was adopted in 1943, the year Lebanon became independent from France.
Can I download the flag of Lebanon?
Yes: this page has the flag of Lebanon as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Henri Pharaon).
