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    Flag of Sudan

    Flag of Sudan
    Three horizontal stripes of red, white, and black, with a green triangle on the hoist side.
    Country
    Sudan
    Capital
    Khartoum
    Continent
    Africa
    Adopted
    1970
    Colours
    Red, White, Black, Green

    What does the flag of Sudan mean?

    The flag's colours are the Pan-Arab colours, representing unity and independence. Each colour also has a specific meaning related to Sudan's history and culture.

    Colours and what they stand for

    • Red

      Represents the struggle for independence and the sacrifices of the nation's martyrs.

    • White

      Symbolises peace, light and optimism.

    • Black

      Represents Sudan itself; 'sudan' is Arabic for black.

    • Green

      Represents Islam, prosperity and agriculture.

    History

    Adopted in 1970, this flag replaced a blue-yellow-green tricolour design that had been in use since 1956.

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