Flag of Libya
Colors
#000000
#E70013
#239E46
#FFFFFF
Meaning & Symbolism
Red represents blood shed for freedom, black the period of Italian occupation, green Islam and prosperity. The crescent and star are Islamic symbols.
History
Readopted on August 3, 2011 after Gaddafi's fall, restoring the flag of the Kingdom of Libya (1951-1969).
Curiosities
Under Gaddafi (1977-2011), Libya had the simplest national flag in the world: a completely green rectangle with no symbols.
