Northern Africa
Egypt
Three equal horizontal bands of red, white and black with the golden Eagle of Saladin centered in the white band. The flag belongs to the Arab Liberation colours tradition and the current version was adopted in 1984.
Adopted
1984
Proportion
2:3
Colours
4
Colours & their meaning
Red
Part of the Arab Liberation colours; commonly associated with the struggle against oppression.
White
Part of the Arab Liberation colours; commonly associated with the 1952 revolution’s relatively bloodless success.
Black
Part of the Arab Liberation colours; commonly associated with the end of monarchy and foreign domination.
Gold
Used for the national emblem; no separate official color symbolism.
Symbols & emblems
Eagle of Saladin
The eagle is Egypt’s national emblem and a symbol of strength and Arab identity.
Did you know?
Egypt’s flag changed several times in the 20th century as the country entered and left political unions, including the United Arab Republic with Syria.