Flag of Tunisia
Colors
#E70013
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Meaning & Symbolism
Red comes from the Ottoman Empire. The white circle represents the sun. The crescent and star are symbols of Islam.
History
Adopted by the Bey of Tunis in 1831, it is one of the oldest flags in the world. Maintained after independence from France in 1956.
Curiosities
Very similar to the Turkish flag. Tunisia was the first Arab country to abolish slavery (1846) and to have a constitution (1861).
