Flag of Algeria
Middle East and North Africa · DZ · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionMiddle East and North Africa
- ISO codeDZ
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Algeria |
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| Country | Algeria |
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| Official Name | People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria |
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| Capital | Algiers |
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| Continent | Africa |
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| Region | Northern Africa |
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| ISO Code | DZ / DZA |
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| Internet Domain | .dz, الجزائر. |
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| Calling Code | +213 |
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| Currency | Algerian dinar (DZD) |
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| Official Language(s) | Arabic |
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| Demonym | Algerian |
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| Area | 2,381,741 km² |
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| Population | 42,228,429 (approx.) |
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| Coastline | Has a sea coast |
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| United Nations Member | Yes |
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Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Algeria |
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| Current Version Adopted | 3 July 1962 |
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| Design First Used | 1928 |
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| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangular |
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| Number of Colours | 3 |
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| Main Colours | Green, White, Red |
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| Designer | Based on the standard of Emir Abdelkader |
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| Design Type | Vertical bicolour with a red crescent and star |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Official Status | Official national flag |
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| Governing Authority | Government of Algeria |
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Flag Colour Information
| Colour | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| Green | | #006233 | 0, 98, 51 | 100, 0, 48, 62 | No official Pantone reference |
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| White | | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Red | | #D21034 | 210, 16, 52 | 0, 92, 75, 18 | No official Pantone reference |
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Flag Design and Symbolism
| Crescent and star | The symbol of Islam |
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| the crescent’s horns are drawn unusually long, said to bring happiness | |
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| Green | Stands for Islam, and the paradise promised in the Quran. |
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| White | Stands for purity and peace. |
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| Red | Stands for the blood shed in the war of independence. |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 1928 | Used by the Algerian nationalist movement |
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| 1954 | Flown by the National Liberation Front |
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| 3 July 1962 | Adopted at independence from France |
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| Present | The flag remains in official use |
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Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio (height : width) | 2:3 |
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| Hoist (height) | 2 units |
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| Fly (width) | 3 units |
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| Layout | Vertical bicolour with a red crescent and star |
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| Band / Stripe Construction | Two equal vertical bands |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
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| Governing Specification | Law No. 63-145 on the National Flag |
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How the Flag of Algeria Is Used
| Setting | Flown | Notes |
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| Government buildings | Yes | Flown on official premises |
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| Schools and public institutions | Yes | Common in daily and ceremonial use |
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| Private and civil use | Yes | May be flown by members of the public |
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| Public holidays and commemorations | Yes | Displayed on national days of remembrance |
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| Armed forces | Yes | Carried by the military as a war flag or colour |
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| Naval ensign | Yes | Flown by naval and merchant vessels |
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| Embassies and consulates | Yes | Flown at diplomatic missions abroad |
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| International sport | Yes | Used at the Olympic Games and world championships |
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| United Nations building | Yes | Flown in the row of member states |
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Other Official Flags of Algeria
| Flag Type | Purpose | In Use |
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| National flag | The primary flag shown on this page | Yes |
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| Civil flag | Flown by private citizens and organisations | Yes |
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| War flag | Carried by the armed forces on land | Yes |
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| Naval ensign | Flown at sea by naval and merchant vessels | Yes |
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| Air force ensign | Used by the air force | Yes |
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| Presidential standard | Marks the presence of the head of state | Yes |
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| Royal standard | Marks the presence of the monarch | No |
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| Historical flags | Earlier designs no longer in official use | Yes |
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Quick Facts About the Flag
| Years in Use (current design) | 64 years |
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| Adoption Date | 3 July 1962 |
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| Earliest Recorded Use | 1928 |
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| Designer | Based on the standard of Emir Abdelkader |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Dominant Colour | Green |
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| Flags It Resembles | Tunisia, Turkey and Pakistan share the crescent-and-star motif |
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| Notable Feature | Vertical bicolour with a red crescent and star |
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