Northern Africa
Tunisia
A red field with a centered white disk bearing a red crescent surrounding a red five-pointed star. The basic design dates from the 19th century, while the current legal specifications were set in 1999.
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Adopted
1999
Proportion
2:3
Colours
2
Colours & their meaning
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Red
No single official symbolism; commonly associated with the Ottoman era and struggle.
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White
No single official symbolism; commonly associated with peace.
Symbols & emblems
Did you know?
Tunisia’s flag strongly influenced the later design of the Ottoman and then Turkish-style red crescent flags seen elsewhere in the region.