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    Flag of Tunisia

    Flag of Tunisia
    A white disc in the centre of a red field, with a red star and crescent within the disc.
    Country
    Tunisia
    Capital
    Tunis
    Continent
    Africa
    Adopted
    1831
    Colours
    Red, White

    What does the flag of Tunisia mean?

    The flag is a symbol of the country's history and its connection to the Ottoman Empire. The crescent and star are traditional symbols of Islam.

    Colours and what they stand for

    • Red

      Represents the blood of martyrs killed during the Turkish conquest of Tunisia in 1574.

    • White

      Symbolises peace.

    History

    Adopted in 1831, its design is based on the flag of the Ottoman Empire. It has remained largely unchanged since.

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