Flag of Tunisia
The flag of Tunisia is red with a white circle in the center. Inside the circle is a red crescent that almost surrounds a red five-pointed star, with the open side of the crescent facing the fly. The design is simple, with no stripes or other emblems.
Colors
- Red #E80818 · 91%
- White #F8F8F8 · 9%
Proportions: 2:3
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Tunisia
The crescent and star are traditional symbols of Islam and recall Tunisia's historic ties to the Ottoman Empire, whose flag was also red. Red is commonly said to represent the blood of martyrs, and the white circle peace. The flag dates back to the 19th century, under the beys who ruled Tunis, and was kept when Tunisia became independent from France in 1956.
Map of Tunisia
Tunisia is a country in North Africa at the northernmost tip of the African continent. It borders Algeria to the west and Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea washes its northern and eastern coasts.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Tunisia?
The flag of Tunisia is red and white.
What are the proportions of the flag of Tunisia?
The flag of Tunisia has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of Tunisia mean?
The crescent and star are traditional symbols of Islam and recall Tunisia's historic ties to the Ottoman Empire, whose flag was also red. Red is commonly said to represent the blood of martyrs, and the white circle peace. The flag dates back to the 19th century, under the beys who ruled Tunis, and was kept when Tunisia became independent from France in 1956.
Can I download the flag of Tunisia?
Yes: this page has the flag of Tunisia as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Various Wikimedia Commons' contributors).
