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Design
The flag of Iraq has been in use since 1963, although the design has undergone many changes since then.
History
The first flag of Iraq was adopted in 1921, by the Kingdom of Iraq. It was inspired by the Flag of Arab Revolt. It changed in 1958 with the establishment of United Arab Republic.
In 2008 the parliament launched a flag contest. Several designs were proposed, and the present one got selected and adopted.
National symbol(s):golden eagle
National colors: red, white, black
National anthem:
name: "Mawtini" (My Homeland)
lyrics/music: Ibrahim TOUQAN/Mohammad FLAYFEL
Fact about Iraq flag |
Country | Iraq |
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Designed by | NA |
Adopted | 22. January 2008 |
Revision | 1921, 1958, 1959, 1963, 1991, 2004, 2008 |
Design and Colors | A horizontal tricolour of red, white, and black, charged with the takbīr (Allahu akbar, "God is great") in green Kufic script, centered on the white stripe. |
Size Ratio | 2:3 |