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Sudan

Africa

Quick Facts

Capital

Khartoum

Population

45.0M

Area

1,861,484 km²

Density

24 /km²

Median age

20.2 yrs

Description

Adoption

20 May 1970 (Arab Liberation colours, 56 years).

Designed byAbdel Rahman Ahmed Al-Jali (1969).

Design & Symbolism

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

Proportions

1:2

Shape

Rectangular

Colors

Red#D21034 · Pantone 186 C

Red depicts the struggle, sacrifice and the martyrs.

White#FFFFFF

White depicts peace, light and optimism.

Black#000000

Black recalls the country's name ('black' in Arabic) and the Mahdist revolution.

Green#007229 · Pantone 349 C

The green triangle depicts Islam, agriculture and prosperity.

Construction details

Proportions 1:2. Three horizontal bands, red, white, black, with a green triangle at the hoist. These are the Arab Liberation colours.

Construction sheet

Etiquette & protocol

How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.

Specific rules — Sudan

The flag is honoured on 1 January, Independence 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?

Its four colours are the 'Arab Liberation' colours, shared with Egypt, Syria and others.

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