Flag of the United Arab Emirates
The flag of the United Arab Emirates has three horizontal stripes of green, white and black, from top to bottom, and a vertical red band along the hoist that runs the full height of the flag. It carries no emblem or writing.
Colors
- Red #C81828 · 25%
- Green #088838 · 25%
- White #F8F8F8 · 25%
- Black #080808 · 25%
Proportions: 1:2
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of the United Arab Emirates
The flag uses the four pan-Arab colors, which recall the unity of the Arab world. Green is often explained as fertility and growth, white as peace and neutrality, black as strength and the country's oil wealth, and red as courage and the sacrifices of past generations. The flag was first raised on December 2, 1971, when the emirates formed the federation.
Map of the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country in the Middle East, on the eastern side of the Arabian Peninsula. It borders Saudi Arabia to the south and west and Oman to the east, with coasts on the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of the United Arab Emirates?
The flag of the United Arab Emirates is red, green, white, and black.
What are the proportions of the flag of the United Arab Emirates?
The flag of the United Arab Emirates has a ratio of 1:2 (height to width).
What does the flag of the United Arab Emirates mean?
The flag uses the four pan-Arab colors, which recall the unity of the Arab world. Green is often explained as fertility and growth, white as peace and neutrality, black as strength and the country's oil wealth, and red as courage and the sacrifices of past generations. The flag was first raised on December 2, 1971, when the emirates formed the federation.
Can I download the flag of the United Arab Emirates?
Yes: this page has the flag of the United Arab Emirates as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Abdulla Mohammed Al Maainah).
