Flag of the Maldives

The Maldives led, as many Islamic States sailors, a fully red flag. To distinguish itself from communism, a narrow 13 - times of black and white diagonally split strip was in the middle of a green field with crescent and at the leech inserted. The flag was modified several times, and the black-and- white stripes removed. The colors are designed today as follows:

  • Red symbolizes the blood that was shed for freedom
  • Green stands for peace and progress and is also the color of Muhammad
  • The white crescent represents Islam

The flag of the Maldives was officially launched on 26 July 1965.

→ See also: Flag of the Republic Suvadiva

Past and other flags

Flag, which was in use until 1903

Introduced in 1926-1932 and used until 1953, National Flag

Introduced in 1926-1932 and used until 1953 state flag

Flag 1953-1965

Sultan Flag with Star, 1954-1965

Sultan flag from 1965 to 1968 and President flag to 1968

Flag of the Prime Minister of the Maldives

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