Flag of Yemen - Design, Colors, Meaning, Symbolism

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The flag of Yemen features horizontal red, white, and black stripes.Red symbolizes sacrifice, white peace and hope, and black remembrance of the past.

The National Flag of Yemen

Flag of Yemen
About Image - The National flag of the Yemen.

Yemen Flag Facts

CountryYemen
CapitalSana'a
CurrencyYemeni Rial (YER)
Official LanguageArabic
ISO Country CodeYEM
Adopted On22 May 1990
Design ByTraditional Arab Liberation design (no single designer)
National Day22 May (Unity Day)
National AnthemUnited Republic
Flag Ratio2:3
ColorsRed, White, Black
DesignHorizontal tricolor with red (top), white (middle), and black (bottom)
Center SymbolNone
Meaning of RedBloodshed and sacrifices for freedom and unity
Meaning of WhiteHope, peace, and a bright future
Meaning of BlackDark past overcome by revolution
Historical InfluenceInspired by the Arab Liberation colors and Yemeni unification
Unique FeatureA simple tricolor symbolizing the unification of North and South Yemen
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