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Flag of Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Flag

Adopted: 1973

The flag features a green field with white Arabic text (Shahada) and a white sword, symbolizing Islam and the nation's Islamic heritage.

Flag fun fact: The sword on Saudi Arabia's flag represents the country's Islamic values and historical warrior tradition, and the flag is never allowed to touch the ground as a sign of respect.

Colors

greenwhiteblack

Design elements

crescentstartextemblem

Flag family: Islamic flags

Country context

Capital city: Riyadh

Western Asia Β· Asia

Independence year: 1932

Ottoman

Absolute monarchy

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Currency

Saudi riyal (SAR) β†’

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