Flag of Tunisia - Design, Colors, Meaning, Symbolism

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The flag of Tunisia features a red field with a white circle containing a red crescent and five-pointed star.Red symbolizes sacrifice, while the crescent and star represent Islam, unity, and progress.

The National Flag of Tunisia

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Tunisia Flag Facts

CountryTunisia
CapitalTunis
CurrencyTunisian Dinar (TND)
Official LanguageArabic
ISO Country CodeTUN
Adopted On20 October 1827
Design ByBased on Ottoman naval traditions
National Day20 March (Independence Day)
National SongHumat al-Hima (National Anthem of Tunisia)
Flag Ratio2:3
ColorsRed and White
DesignRed field with a white circle containing a red crescent and five-pointed star at the center
Center SymbolRed crescent and five-pointed star
Meaning of RedThe blood of martyrs and strength
Meaning of WhitePeace and purity
Symbolism of CrescentRepresents Islam and unity
Symbolism of StarSymbolizes the five pillars of Islam
Cultural InfluenceReflects Ottoman heritage and Islamic identity
Unique FeatureOne of the oldest national flags still in continuous use in the Arab world
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