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    Flag of United Arab Emirates

    Flag of United Arab Emirates
    A vertical red band at the hoist, with horizontal stripes of green, white and black.
    Country
    United Arab Emirates
    Capital
    Abu Dhabi
    Continent
    Asia
    Adopted
    1971
    Colours
    Red, Green, White, Black

    What does the flag of United Arab Emirates mean?

    The flag features Pan-Arab colours, representing Arab unity. The colours are also said to symbolise different caliphates throughout history.

    Colours and what they stand for

    • Red

      Hardiness, bravery, strength and courage

    • Green

      Hope, joy, optimism and love

    • White

      Peace and honesty

    • Black

      The defeat of enemies, and strength of mind

    History

    The flag was adopted on 2 December 1971, the day the United Arab Emirates was established. It was designed by a 19-year-old Abdullah Mohammed Al Maainah.

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