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    Flag of Bahrain

    Flag of Bahrain
    A white band on the hoist side, separated from a larger red area on the fly side by five white triangles that form a serrated line.
    Country
    Bahrain
    Capital
    Manama
    Continent
    Asia
    Adopted
    2002
    Colours
    White, Red

    What does the flag of Bahrain mean?

    The five points of the serrated line represent the five pillars of Islam. The red colour is a traditional choice for flags in the Persian Gulf region.

    Colours and what they stand for

    • White

      Peace.

    • Red

      The Kharijite sect of Islam.

    History

    Adopted in 2002, the flag was updated from a previous design to have five triangles instead of a more complex serrated edge.

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