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Flag Algeria, in 36 editions.
The entry for Algeria published Flag in 36 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 14 editions. Each is shown as published. Flag in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 14
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Flag” (1990 to 2025) and “Flag description” (1997 to 2024).
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2016 edition
Same as 2015The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white with a red five-pointed star within a red crescent;
- the crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam (the state religion)
two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white with a red five-pointed star within a red crescent; the crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam (the state religion)
The same text in 1992 and 1993.
- two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white with a red five-pointed star within a red crescent;
- the crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam (the state religion)
two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white with a red
five-pointed star within a red crescent; the crescent, star, and color green
are traditional symbols of Islam (the state religion)
- two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white with a red five-pointed star within a red crescent;
- the crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam (the state religion)
two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white with a red
five-pointed star within a red crescent; the crescent, star, and color green
green are traditional symbols of Islam (the state religion)
- two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white with a red five-pointed star within a red crescent;
- the crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam (the state religion)
two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white with a red
red five-pointed star within a red crescent; the crescent, star, and color
color green are traditional symbols of Islam (the state religion)
- two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white with a red, five-pointed star within a red crescent;
- the crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam (the state religion)
two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white
with a
red
star, and
religion)
The same text in 1997 and 1998.
Published as “Flag description”
- two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white with a red, five-pointed star within a red crescent;
- the crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam (the state religion)
two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white
white with a red, five-pointed star within a red crescent; the crescent,
crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam (the state
state religion)
Published as “Flag description”
- two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white with a red, five-pointed star within a red crescent;
- the crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam (the state religion)
two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and
and white with a red, five-pointed star within a red crescent; the
crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam (the
(the state religion)
Published as “Flag description”
- two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white with a red, five-pointed star within a red crescent;
- the crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam (the state religion)
two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side)
The same text in 7 editions, 2001 to 2007.
Published as “Flag description”
- two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white;
- a red, five-pointed star within a red crescent centered over the two-color boundary;
- the crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam (the state religion)
two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white with white; a red, five-pointed star within a red crescent; crescent centered over the two-color boundary; the crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam (the state religion)
Published as “Flag description”
two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white; a red, five-pointed star within a red crescent centered over the two-color boundary
note: the crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam (the state religion)
two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white; a red, five-pointed star within a red crescent centered over the two-color boundary; boundary
note: the crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam (the state religion)
The same text in 6 editions, 2009 to 2014.
Published as “Flag description”
- two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white;
- a red, five-pointed star within a red crescent centered over the two-color boundary;
- the colors represent Islam (green), purity and peace (white), and liberty (red);
- the crescent and star are also Islamic symbols, but the crescent is more closed than those of other Muslim countries because the Algerians believe the long crescent horns bring happiness
two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white; a red, five-pointed star within a red crescent centered over the two-color boundary boundary; the
note:crescent, star, colors represent Islam (green), purity and color green peace (white), and liberty (red); the crescent and star are traditional symbols also Islamic symbols, but the crescent is more closed than those of Islam (the state religion) other Muslim countries because the Algerians believe the long crescent horns bring happiness
The same text in 2015 and 2016.
Published as “Flag description”
- two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white;
- a red, five-pointed star within a red crescent centered over the two-color boundary;
- the colors represent Islam (green), purity and peace (white), and liberty (red);
- the crescent and star are also Islamic symbols, but the crescent is more closed than those of other Muslim countries because Algerians believe the long crescent horns bring happiness
two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white; a red, five-pointed star within a red crescent centered over the two-color boundary; the colors represent Islam (green), purity and peace (white), and liberty (red); the crescent and star are also Islamic symbols, but the crescent is more closed than those of other Muslim countries because the Algerians believe the long crescent horns bring happiness
The same text in 2017 and 2018.
Published as “Flag description”
- two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white;
- a red, 5-pointed star within a red crescent centered over the two-color boundary;
- the colors represent Islam (green), purity and peace (white), and liberty (red);
- the crescent and star are also Islamic symbols, but the crescent is more closed than those of other Muslim countries because Algerians believe the long crescent horns bring happiness
two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white; a red, five-pointed 5-pointed star within a red crescent centered over the two-color boundary; the colors represent Islam (green), purity and peace (white), and liberty (red); the crescent and star are also Islamic symbols, but the crescent is more closed than those of other Muslim countries because Algerians believe the long crescent horns bring happiness
The same text in 6 editions, 2019 to 2024.
Published as “Flag description”
- two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white;
- a red, five-pointed star within a red crescent centered over the two-color boundary;
- the colors represent Islam (green), purity and peace (white), and liberty (red);
- the crescent and star are also Islamic symbols, but the crescent is more closed than those of other Muslim countries because Algerians believe the long crescent horns bring happiness
two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white; a red, 5-pointed five-pointed star within a red crescent centered over the two-color boundary; the colors represent Islam (green), purity and peace (white), and liberty (red); the crescent and star are also Islamic symbols, but the crescent is more closed than those of other Muslim countries because Algerians believe the long crescent horns bring happiness
- description:
- two equal vertical bands of green (left) and white;
- a red,
- five-pointed star inside a red crescent,
- centered over the two-color boundary
- meaning:
- the colors represent Islam (green), purity and peace (white), and liberty (red);
- the crescent and star are also Islamic symbols, but the crescent is more closed than those of other Muslim countries because Algerians believe the long crescent horns bring happiness
description: two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) (left) and white; a red, five-pointed star within inside a red crescent crescent, centered over the two-color boundary; boundary
meaning: the colors represent Islam (green), purity and peace (white), and liberty (red); the crescent and star are also Islamic symbols, but the crescent is more closed than those of other Muslim countries because Algerians believe the long crescent horns bring happiness
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Algeria: Flag.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/algeria/flag.