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The flag of Qatar has nine points at the separation point between the white and maroon, and the emblem employs these nine points on each side of the outer halo. These nine points signify Qatar's introduction as the 9th member of the “Reconciled Emirates” in the wake of the Qatari-British treaty of 1916. [7]
The current flag design often evolved over the years (e.g. the flag of the United States) or can be a re-adoption of an earlier, historic flag (e.g. the flag of Libya). The year the current flag design first came into use is listed in the third column.
The flag of Bahrain (Arabic: عَلَم الْبَحرَيْن) consists of a white band on the left, separated from a red area on the right by five triangles that serve as a serrated line. The five white triangles symbolize the five pillars of Islam , the red on the flag represents the blood of the martyrs and the battles of Bahrain , and the ...
The flags were ordered to remain at half-staff for 30 days or until Jan. 29. While the country’s flag code dictates flags remain lowered following a president’s death, the code is not mandatory.
National flags are adopted by governments to strengthen national bonds and legitimate formal authority. Such flags may contain symbolic elements of their peoples, militaries, territories, rulers, and dynasties. The flag of Denmark is the oldest flag still in current use as it has been recognized as a national symbol since the 14th century.
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games have showcased quite a bit of the red, white and blue colors that many of the national flags have. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: ...
Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #223 ordering American flags and the Wisconsin state flag to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, May 15, in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Flag of the United Arab Republic, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Syrian Arab Republic: 1972–2002: Flag of the State of Bahrain: 1924–1958: Flag of the Hashemite Kingdom of Iraq: 1963–1991: Flag of the Iraqi Republic: 1991–2004: 2004–2008: Flag of Iraq: 1932–1934: Flag of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: 1934–1938: 1938–1973: ...