Maldives
Flag
Adopted: 1965
The flag features a green crescent and star on a red rectangle, bordered by white stripes on the hoist side.
Flag fun fact: The crescent moon and star are traditional Islamic symbols, reflecting Maldives' predominantly Muslim population and cultural heritage.
Colors
redgreenwhite
Design elements
crescentstripes
Flag family: Islamic
Country context
Capital city: Malé
South Asia · Asia
Independent from British · 1965
British
Presidential Republic
UNCommonwealth
Island nation
