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The national flag of Algeria ( Arabic: علم الجزائر, Berber: Akenyal en Dzayer) was adopted on 3 July 1962. A similar version was used by the Algerian government in exile from 1958 to 1962.
Design[]
The flag consists of two halves, one green and the other white, along with a red Star and Crescent layered on top.
Symbolism[]
The flag allegedly aims to represent the cultural heritage of Algeria, although the meaning is speculated. Here are some examples of different interpretations from a variety of people.
Malek Chebel[]
White represents purity and green represents Islam.
Pierre Lux-Wurm[]
White and green remind of the ancient banners of Islam from the time of Prophet Muhammadﷺ, while the Star and Crescent means light.
Khaled Merzouk[]
Green represents Earth annd agriculture, the white for peace, and the Star and Crescent is a symbol of Islam. Each point of the star represent a pillar of Islam.
Benjamin Stora[]
The three colours represents the original three countries of Maghreb and unionisation.
Variants[]
Military[]
Miscellaneous[]
1958-1962 Variations[]
These were used before the standardisation of the flag in 1962.
History[]
Historical Flags[]
Ethnic Flags[]
Flag redesigns[]
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Disputed areas
Dependencies and overseas territories
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