Flag of Palestine
Colors
#000000
#FFFFFF
#007A3D
#CE1126
Meaning & Symbolism
Black represents the Abbasid Caliphate, white the Umayyad Caliphate, green the Fatimid Caliphate, and red the Hashemite dynasty. The red triangle symbolizes the struggle for independence.
History
Based on the flag of the Arab Revolt of 1916, it was officially adopted by the PLO in 1964 and by the Palestinian Authority in 1988.
Curiosities
It is very similar to the flags of Jordan (with star) and Sudan (with green triangle). Pan-Arab colors appear on many flags in the region.
