Africa
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Specs plus what each color and emblem means on this flag — tap an element to reveal its meaning.
Proportions
2:3
Shape
Rectangular
Colors
#CE1126 · Pantone 186 CRed evokes the struggle and blood shed, notably before the 1952 revolution.
#FFFFFFWhite symbolises the bloodless 1952 revolution and a peaceful future.
#000000Black marks the end of oppression and of the colonial past.
#C09300 · Pantone 1235 CThe gold of the Eagle of Saladin, the national emblem, sits at the centre.
Symbols & elements
The golden eagle, associated with the twelfth-century sultan Saladin, is the national emblem. It holds a scroll bearing the country's name in Arabic, and has become a shared symbol of Arab nationalism, adopted in various forms by several neighbouring states.
Construction details
Proportions 2:3. Three equal horizontal bands, red, white, black, with the gold Eagle of Saladin at the centre. These are the Arab Liberation colours, shared by several Arab republics; the central emblem sets the country apart.
Construction sheet
How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.
Specific rules — Egypt
Common conventions
Its three colours are shared by several Arab republics; it is the central emblem that tells each apart.
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