Flag of Algeria facts for kids
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| Use | National flag, civil and state ensign |
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| Proportion | 2:3 |
| Adopted | July 3, 1962 |
| Design | A red star and crescent centered on a vertical bicolor of green and white. |
The national flag of Algeria is a special symbol for the country. It has two equal stripes that go up and down: one is green, and the other is white. Right in the middle, you'll see a red star and crescent. These colors and symbols all have important meanings for the people of Algeria.
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What the Flag Looks Like
The Algerian flag is designed with two tall, straight stripes. The stripe closest to the flagpole is green, and the one on the outside is white. In the very center of the flag, where the two colors meet, there is a bright red star and a red crescent moon shape. This design is easy to recognize and stands out.
What the Colors and Symbols Mean
Each part of the flag tells a story about Algeria:
- White: This color stands for peace and purity. It reminds everyone of a bright and hopeful future.
- Green: The green stripe represents the beauty of nature in Algeria. It also symbolizes hope and prosperity for the country. Green is also an important color in Islam, which is the main religion in Algeria.
- Red: The red color of the star and crescent, and the red outline of the crescent, honors the brave people who fought and gave their lives for Algeria's freedom. This includes those who died during the Algerian War for independence.
- Star and Crescent: These symbols are very important in Islam. They show that Islam is a big part of Algeria's culture and identity. The star and crescent are often seen on flags of many Islamic countries.
How the Flag Was Chosen
The current flag of Algeria was officially adopted on July 3, 1962. This was a very important day because it was when Algeria gained its independence from France after a long and difficult war. The design of the flag was actually used by Algerian fighters during the Algerian War (1954 to 1962). It became a powerful symbol of their fight for freedom and their new nation. The flag represents the country's journey to becoming an independent nation.
Images for kids
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A Sea Fight with Barbary Corsairs by Laureys a Castro, c. 1681. Note the various flags with crescents used by the pirates.
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Flag of the Sultanate of Tuggurt
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Kingdom of Beni Abbas
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Personal flag of Lalla Fatma N'Soumer
See also
In Spanish: Bandera de Argelia para niños
