Flag of Algeria
Colors
#006233
#FFFFFF
#D21034
Meaning & Symbolism
Green = Islam and nature, white = purity and peace. The red crescent and star represent Islam. Red symbolizes the blood of martyrs.
History
Used by the National Liberation Front during the independence war against France (1954-62). Officially adopted in 1962.
Curiosities
Algeria is the largest country in Africa. The independence war against France was one of the bloodiest of the 20th century.
