Flag_of_Jordan

Flag of Jordan

Flag of Jordan

National flag

The flag of Jordan, officially adopted on 16 April 1928, is based on the 1916 flag of the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I.[1] The flag consists of horizontal black, white, and green bands that are connected by a red chevron. The colours are the Pan-Arab Colors, respectively representing the Abbasid (black band), Umayyad (white band), and Fatimid or Rashidun caliphates (green band). The red chevron is for the Hashemite dynasty, and the Arab Revolt.[2][3][4]

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Flags of Jordan in Amman
Jordanian flag

Features

In addition to the bands and chevron, a white star with seven points is featured on the hoist side of the red chevron. The star stands for the unity of the Arab people;[4] its seven points refer to the seven verses of Al-Fatiha as well as the seven hills Amman was built on.

History

  • First flag (1921–1928)
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag First flag (1921–1928)
  • Second flag (1928–1939)
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Second flag (1928–1939)

Interpretation of the colors

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Colours scheme

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Construction sheet

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    Flag construction sheet

Historical flags

Military flags

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Flag of Jordan". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
  2. [2]
    "Flags of the World: Jordan". Retrieved 10 May 2015.
  3. [3]
    "The World Fact Book: Middle east: Jordan". cia.gov. Central Intelligence Agency. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
  4. [4]
    "National Anthem". kinghussein.gov.jo. Government of Jordan. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
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