Flag of Libya - Design, Colors, Meaning, Symbolism

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The flag of Libya features three horizontal bands of red, black, and green with a white crescent and star at the center.It symbolizes sacrifice, unity, and the nation’s Islamic heritage.

The National Flag of Libya

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Libya Flag Facts

CountryLibya
CapitalTripoli
CurrencyLibyan Dinar (LYD)
Official LanguageArabic
ISO Country CodeLBY
Adopted On17 February 2011
Design ByOmar Faiek Shennib
National Day17 February (Revolution Day)
National SongLibya, Libya, Libya (National Anthem of Libya)
Flag Ratio1:2
ColorsRed, Black, Green, White
DesignHorizontal tricolor of red (top), black (double width, middle), and green (bottom) with a white crescent and star centered on the black band
Center SymbolWhite Crescent and Star
Meaning of RedRepresents the blood shed for freedom
Meaning of BlackSymbolizes the dark period of colonial rule
Meaning of GreenRepresents agriculture, prosperity, and Islam
Symbolism of Crescent and StarRepresents Islam and national unity
Historical OriginOriginally used by the Kingdom of Libya (1951–1969)
Unique FeatureRe-adopted after the 2011 revolution, restoring the pre-1969 national flag
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