Flag of Jordan facts for kids
The flag of Jordan is a very important symbol for the country of Jordan. It was officially adopted in 1928. This flag's design comes from the flag used during the Arab Revolt, a major uprising where Arabs fought against the Ottoman Empire during World War I.
What the Flag Looks Like
The flag of Jordan has three horizontal stripes. The top stripe is black, the middle one is white, and the bottom one is green. On the left side of the flag, there's a red triangle shape called a chevron. Inside this red chevron, you'll see a white seven-pointed star.
What the Colors and Star Mean
Each part of the Jordanian flag tells a story about the country's history and values.
- The black stripe represents the Abbasid Caliphate, an important Islamic empire from the past.
- The white stripe stands for the Umayyad Caliphate, another powerful Islamic empire.
- The green stripe symbolizes the Fatimid Caliphate, which was also a significant Islamic dynasty.
- The red chevron represents the Hashemite dynasty, the royal family of Jordan, and also the blood shed during the Arab Revolt.
- The seven-pointed star has a few meanings. It stands for the seven verses of the first chapter of the Quran, the holy book of Islam. It also represents the unity of the Arab people and the seven hills on which the city of Amman, Jordan's capital, was built.
Images for kids
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Flags of Jordan flying in Amman
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A close-up of the Jordanian flag
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An old banner from the Ghassanid Kingdom (220–638 AD)
See also
In Spanish: Bandera de Jordania para niños
