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Bahrain

Asia

Quick Facts

Capital

Manama

Population

1.7M

Area

765 km²

Density

2,222 /km²

Median age

33.4 yrs

Description

Adoption

1820 (white band)
1932 (serration)
14 February 2002 (5 points, 24 years)

Designed byOrigin: the region's old red ensign; white band added in 1820 (British maritime treaty), serration added in 1932. No single designer.

Design & Symbolism

Specs plus what each color and emblem means on this flag — tap an element to reveal its meaning.

Proportions

3:5

Shape

Rectangular

Colors

White#FFFFFF

White stands for peace; the white band was added in 1820 with the maritime treaty signed with the British.

Red#CE1126 · Pantone 485 C

Red, the traditional colour of the Gulf region, stands for the blood of martyrs and Bahrain's battles.

Symbols & elements

Five serrations

The white and red fields meet in five points, one for each of the five pillars of Islam. The number was fixed in 2002, reduced from eight.

Construction details

Proportions: 3:5. A white band on the hoist side, separated from a larger red field by five white triangles forming a serrated line. White makes up 32.5% of the length, red 67.5%.

Construction sheet

Etiquette & protocol

How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.

Specific rules — Bahrain

The flag is honoured on 16 December, National Day.
It flies on public buildings and at official ceremonies.

Common conventions

Keep the flag clean and never let it touch the ground.
Never fly a torn or faded flag — repair or replace it.
Illuminate the flag if it stays up at night.
Never use the flag as clothing, packaging or advertising.
Dispose of a worn flag respectfully, not in the trash.

Did you know?

The flag's five white triangles represent the Five Pillars of Islam.

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