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Maldives flag symbolizes the spirit of the island nation as well as the religious affiliation of the people. The National flag of Maldives was adopted on 26th July, 1965. The shape of the flag of Maldives is rectangular. The measurements of Maldives Flag is that the width is two-third part of the length of the flag.
The background of Maldives flag is red in color with a smaller green rectangle within. The shape of a crescent resides in the middle of the green rectangle. The crescent is white in color. Each part of the flag of Maldives has a particular significance of its own.
The red portion of the Maldives flag was adopted from the first and original version of the flag. The green rectangle symbolizes the peaceful and prosperous Islamic nation of Maldives. The crescent is the representation of Islam, the religion of Maldives. The Flag of Maldives is the symbol of national pride of the island nation.
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