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Flag Iraq, in 36 editions.
The entry for Iraq published Flag in 36 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 19 editions. Each is shown as published. Flag in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 19
- 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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2003 edition
Changed since 2002- three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black with three green five-pointed stars in a horizontal line centered in the white band;
- similar to the flags of the YAR which has one star and Syria which has two stars (in a horizontal line centered in the white band)--all green and five-pointed;
- also similar to the flag of Egypt which has a symbolic eagle centered in the white band
three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black with three green five-pointed stars in a horizontal line centered in the white band; similar to the flags of the YAR which has one star and Syria which has two stars (in a horizontal line centered in the white band)--all green and five-pointed; also similar to the flag of Egypt which has a symbolic eagle centered in the white band
- three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black with three green five-pointed stars in a horizontal line centered in the white band;
- the phrase Allahu Akbar (God is Great) in green Arabic script--Allahu to the right of the middle star and Akbar to the left of the middle star--was added in January 1991 during the Persian Gulf crisis;
- similar to the flag of Syria that has two stars but no script and the flag of Yemen that has a plain white band;
- also similar to the flag of Egypt that has a symbolic eagle centered in the white band
three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black with three green five-pointed stars in a horizontal line centered in the white band; similar the phrase Allahu Akbar (God is Great) in green Arabic script--Allahu to the flags right of the YAR which has one middle star and Akbar to the left of the middle star--was added in January 1991 during the Persian Gulf crisis; similar to the flag of Syria which that has two stars (in a horizontal line centered in but no script and the flag of Yemen that has a plain white band)--all green and five-pointed; band; also similar to the flag of Egypt which that has a symbolic eagle centered in the white band
- three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black with three green five-pointed stars in a horizontal line centered in the white band;
- the phrase Allahu Akbar (God is Great) in green Arabic script - Allahu to the right of the middle star and Akbar to the left of the middle star - was added in January 1991 during the Persian Gulf crisis;
- similar to the flag of Syria that has two stars but no script and the flag of Yemen that has a plain white band;
- also similar to the flag of Egypt that has a symbolic eagle centered in the white band
three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black with three green
five-pointed stars in a horizontal line centered in the white band; the
phrase Allahu Akbar (God is Great) in green Arabic script--Allahu script - Allahu to the
right of the middle star and Akbar to the left of the middle star--was star - was
added in January 1991 during the Persian Gulf crisis; similar to the flag of
Syria that has two stars but no script and the flag of Yemen that has a
plain white band; also similar to the flag of Egypt that has a symbolic
eagle centered in the white band
- three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black with three green five-pointed stars in a horizontal line centered in the white band;
- the phrase ALLAHU AKBAR (God is Great) in green Arabic script - Allahu to the right of the middle star and Akbar to the left of the middle star - was added in January 1991 during the Persian Gulf crisis;
- similar to the flag of Syria that has two stars but no script and the flag of Yemen that has a plain white band;
- also similar to the flag of Egypt that has a symbolic eagle centered in the white band
three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black with three green
five-pointed stars in a horizontal line centered in the white band; the
phrase Allahu Akbar ALLAHU AKBAR (God is Great) in green Arabic script - Allahu to the
right of the middle star and Akbar to the left of the middle star - was
added in January 1991 during the Persian Gulf crisis; similar to the flag of
Syria that has two stars but no script and the flag of Yemen that has a
plain white band; also similar to the flag of Egypt that has a symbolic
eagle centered in the white band
- three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black with three green five-pointed stars in a horizontal line centered in the white band;
- the phrase ALLAHU AKBAR (God is Great) in green Arabic script - Allahu to the right of the middle star and Akbar to the left of the middle star - was added in January 1991 during the Persian Gulf crisis;
- similar to the flag of Syria that has two stars but no script and the flag of Yemen that has a plain white band;
- also similar to the flag of Egypt that has a symbolic eagle centered in the white band
three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black with three green
green five-pointed stars in a horizontal line centered in the white
band; the
Allahu to the
middle star - was
crisis; similar to the flag of
and the flag of Yemen that has a
flag of Egypt that has a symbolic
- three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black with three green five-pointed stars in a horizontal line centered in the white band;
- the phrase ALLAHU AKBAR (God is Great) in green Arabic script - Allahu to the right of the middle star and Akbar to the left of the middle star - was added in January 1991 during the Persian Gulf crisis;
- similar to the flag of Syria that has two stars but no script and the flag of Yemen that has a plain white band;
- also similar to the flag of Egypt that has a symbolic eagle centered in the white band
three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black with three
three green five-pointed stars in a horizontal line centered in the white
white band; the phrase ALLAHU AKBAR (God is Great) in green Arabic
script -
of the
crisis; similar to the flag of Syria that has two stars but no script
and the flag of Yemen that has a plain white band; also similar to the
flag of Egypt that has a symbolic eagle centered in the white band
- three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black with three green five-pointed stars in a horizontal line centered in the white band;
- the phrase ALLAHU AKBAR (God is Great) in green Arabic script - Allahu to the right of the middle star and Akbar to the left of the middle star - was added in January 1991 during the Persian Gulf crisis;
- similar to the flag of Syria that has two stars but no script and the flag of Yemen that has a plain white band;
- also similar to the flag of Egypt that has a symbolic eagle centered in the white band
three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black with
with three green five-pointed stars in a horizontal line centered in the
the white band; the phrase ALLAHU AKBAR (God is Great) in green Arabic
Arabic script - Allahu to the right of the middle star and Akbar to
the left
Persian Gulf
but no script
also similar to the
in the white band
Published as “Flag description”
- three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black with three green five-pointed stars in a horizontal line centered in the white band;
- the phrase ALLAHU AKBAR (God is Great) in green Arabic script - Allahu to the right of the middle star and Akbar to the left of the middle star - was added in January 1991 during the Persian Gulf crisis;
- similar to the flag of Syria that has two stars but no script and the flag of Yemen that has a plain white band;
- also similar to the flag of Egypt that has a symbolic eagle centered in the white band
three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white,
and black
centered ingreen
green Arabic script - Allahu to the right of the middle star and Akbar to
to the left of the middle star - was added in January 1991 during the
Persian Gulf crisis; similar to the flag of Syria that has two stars
but no script and the flag of Yemen that has a plain white band;
similar to the flag of Egypt that has a symbolic eagle centered
white band
Published as “Flag description”
- three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black with three green five-pointed stars in a horizontal line centered in the white band;
- the phrase ALLAHU AKBAR (God is Great) in green Arabic script-Allahu to the right of the middle star and Akbar to the left of the middle star-was added in January 1991 during the Persian Gulf crisis;
- similar to the flag of Syria that has two stars but no script and the flag of Yemen that has a plain white band;
- also similar to the flag of Egypt that has a symbolic eagle centered in the white band
three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white,
and black with three green five-pointed stars in a horizontal line
centered in the white band; the phrase ALLAHU AKBAR (God is Great) in
green Arabic script - Allahu script-Allahu to the right of the middle star and Akbar
to the left of the middle star - was star-was added in January 1991 during the
Persian Gulf crisis; similar to the flag of Syria that has two stars
but no script and the flag of Yemen that has a plain white band; also
similar to the flag of Egypt that has a symbolic eagle centered in the
white band
Published as “Flag description”
- three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black with three green five-pointed stars in a horizontal line centered in the white band;
- the phrase ALLAHU AKBAR (God is Great) in green Arabic script--Allahu to the right of the middle star and Akbar to the left of the middle star--was added in January 1991 during the Persian Gulf crisis;
- similar to the flag of Syria that has two stars but no script and the flag of Yemen that has a plain white band;
- also similar to the flag of Egypt that has a symbolic eagle centered in the white band
three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white,
white, and black with three green five-pointed stars in a horizontal line
line centered in the white band; the phrase ALLAHU AKBAR (God is
Great) inscript-Allahu script--Allahu to the right of the middle star
and Akbarstar-was star--was added in January 1991
during the
has two stars
white band; also
eagle centered in the
The same text in 3 editions, 2000 to 2002.
Published as “Flag description”
- three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black with three green five-pointed stars in a horizontal line centered in the white band;
- the phrase ALLAHU AKBAR (God is Great) in green Arabic script - Allahu to the right of the middle star and Akbar to the left of the middle star - was added in January 1991 during the Persian Gulf crisis;
- similar to the flag of Syria which has two stars but no script and the flag of Yemen which has a plain white band;
- also similar to the flag of Egypt which has a symbolic eagle centered in the white band
three equal horizontal bands of red (top),script--Allahu script - Allahu to the right of the middle starstar--was star - was added in January 1991thatwhich has two stars but no script and the flag of Yemen that which has a plainthat which has a symbolic
Published as “Flag description”
- three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black with three green five-pointed stars in a horizontal line centered in the white band;
- the phrase ALLAHU AKBAR (God is Great) in green Arabic script - Allahu to the right of the middle star and Akbar to the left of the middle star - was added in January 1991 during the Persian Gulf crisis;
- similar to the flag of Syria which has two stars but no script and the flag of Yemen, which has a plain white band;
- also similar to the flag of Egypt which has a symbolic eagle centered in the white band
three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black with three green five-pointed stars in a horizontal line centered in the white band; the phrase ALLAHU AKBAR (God is Great) in green Arabic script - Allahu to the right of the middle star and Akbar to the left of the middle star - was added in January 1991 during the Persian Gulf crisis; similar to the flag of Syria which has two stars but no script and the flag of Yemen Yemen, which has a plain white band; also similar to the flag of Egypt which has a symbolic eagle centered in the white band
The same text in 4 editions, 2004 to 2007.
Published as “Flag description”
- three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black with three green five-pointed stars in a horizontal line centered in the white band;
- the phrase ALLAHU AKBAR (God is Great) in green Arabic script - Allahu to the right of the middle star and Akbar to the left of the middle star - was added in January 1991 during the Persian Gulf crisis;
- similar to the flag of Syria, which has two stars but no script, Yemen, which has a plain white band, and that of Egypt which has a gold Eagle of Saladin centered in the white band;
- design is based upon the Arab Liberation colors
three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black with three green five-pointed stars in a horizontal line centered in the white band; the phrase ALLAHU AKBAR (God is Great) in green Arabic script - Allahu to the right of the middle star and Akbar to the left of the middle star - was added in January 1991 during the Persian Gulf crisis; similar to the flag of Syria Syria, which has two stars but no script and the flag of script, Yemen, which has a plain white band; also similar to the flag band, and that of Egypt which has a symbolic eagle gold Eagle of Saladin centered in the white band band; design is based upon the Arab Liberation colors
The same text in 2008 and 2009.
Published as “Flag description”
- three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black;
- the Takbir (Arabic expression meaning "God is great") in green Arabic script is centered in the white band;
- similar to the flag of Syria, which has two stars but no script, Yemen, which has a plain white band, and that of Egypt, which has a gold Eagle of Saladin centered in the white band;
- design is based upon the Arab Liberation colors;
- Council of Representatives approved this flag as a compromise temporary replacement for Ba'athist Saddam-era flag
three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black with three green five-pointed stars in a horizontal line centered in the white band; black; the phrase ALLAHU AKBAR (God Takbir (Arabic expression meaning "God is Great) great") in green Arabic script - Allahu to the right of the middle star and Akbar to the left of the middle star - was added is centered in January 1991 during the Persian Gulf crisis; white band; similar to the flag of Syria, which has two stars but no script, Yemen, which has a plain white band, and that of Egypt Egypt, which has a gold Eagle of Saladin centered in the white band; design is based upon the Arab Liberation colors colors; Council of Representatives approved this flag as a compromise temporary replacement for Ba'athist Saddam-era flag
The same text in 5 editions, 2010 to 2014.
Published as “Flag description”
- three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black;
- the Takbir (Arabic expression meaning "God is great") in green Arabic script is centered in the white band;
- the band colors derive from the Arab Liberation flag and represent oppression (black), overcome through bloody struggle (red), to be replaced by a bright future (white);
- the Council of Representatives approved this flag in 2008 as a compromise temporary replacement for the Ba'athist Saddam-era flag
note: similar to the flag of Syria, which has two stars but no script, Yemen, which has a plain white band, and that of Egypt, which has a gold Eagle of Saladin centered in the white band
three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black; the Takbir (Arabic expression meaning "God is great") in green Arabic script is centered in the white band; the band colors derive from the Arab Liberation flag and represent oppression (black), overcome through bloody struggle (red), to be replaced by a bright future (white); the Council of Representatives approved this flag in 2008 as a compromise temporary replacement for the Ba'athist Saddam-era flag
note:
similar to the flag of Syria, which has two stars but no script, Yemen, which has a plain white band, and that of Egypt, which has a gold Eagle of Saladin centered in the white band; design is based upon the Arab Liberation colors; Council of Representatives approved this flag as a compromise temporary replacement for Ba'athist Saddam-era flag band
Published as “Flag description”
- three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black;
- the Takbir (Arabic expression meaning "God is great") in green Arabic script is centered in the white band;
- the band colors derive from the Arab Liberation flag and represent oppression (black), overcome through bloody struggle (red), to be replaced by a bright future (white);
- the Council of Representatives approved this flag in 2008 as a compromise temporary replacement for the Ba'athist Saddam-era flag
note: similar to the flag of Syria, which has two stars but no script; Yemen, which has a plain white band; and that of Egypt, which has a gold Eagle of Saladin centered in the white band
three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black; the Takbir (Arabic expression meaning "God is great") in green Arabic script is centered in the white band; the band colors derive from the Arab Liberation flag and represent oppression (black), overcome through bloody struggle (red), to be replaced by a bright future (white); the Council of Representatives approved this flag in 2008 as a compromise temporary replacement for the Ba'athist Saddam-era flag
note:script, script; Yemen, which has a plain white band, band; and that of Egypt, which has a gold Eagle of Saladin centered in the white band
Published as “Flag description”
- three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black;
- the Takbir (Arabic expression meaning "God is great") in green Arabic script is centered in the white band;
- the band colors derive from the Arab Liberation flag and represent oppression (black), overcome through bloody struggle (red), to be replaced by a bright future (white);
- the Council of Representatives approved this flag in 2008 as a compromise temporary replacement for the Ba'athist SADDAM-era flag
note: similar to the flag of Syria, which has two stars but no script; Yemen, which has a plain white band; and that of Egypt, which has a golden Eagle of Saladin centered in the white band
three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black; the Takbir (Arabic expression meaning "God is great") in green Arabic script is centered in the white band; the band colors derive from the Arab Liberation flag and represent oppression (black), overcome through bloody struggle (red), to be replaced by a bright future (white); the Council of Representatives approved this flag in 2008 as a compromise temporary replacement for the Ba'athist Saddam-era SADDAM-era flag
note: similar to the flag of Syria, which has two stars but no script; Yemen, which has a plain white band; and that of Egypt, which has a gold golden Eagle of Saladin centered in the white band
Published as “Flag description”
- three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black;
- the Takbir (Arabic expression meaning "God is great") in green Arabic script is centered in the white band;
- the band colors derive from the Arab Liberation flag and represent oppression (black), overcome through bloody struggle (red), to be replaced by a bright future (white);
- the Council of Representatives approved this flag in 2008 as a compromise temporary replacement for the Ba'thist SADDAM-era flag
note: similar to the flag of Syria, which has two stars but no script; Yemen, which has a plain white band; and that of Egypt, which has a golden Eagle of Saladin centered in the white band
three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black; the Takbir (Arabic expression meaning "God is great") in green Arabic script is centered in the white band; the band colors derive from the Arab Liberation flag and represent oppression (black), overcome through bloody struggle (red), to be replaced by a bright future (white); the Council of Representatives approved this flag in 2008 as a compromise temporary replacement for the Ba'athist Ba'thist SADDAM-era flag
note: similar to the flag of Syria, which has two stars but no script; Yemen, which has a plain white band; and that of Egypt, which has a golden Eagle of Saladin centered in the white band
The same text in 7 editions, 2018 to 2024.
Published as “Flag description”
- three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black;
- the Takbir (Arabic expression meaning "God is great") in green Arabic script is centered in the white band;
- the band colors derive from the Arab Liberation flag and represent oppression (black), overcome through bloody struggle (red), to be replaced by a bright future (white);
- the Council of Representatives approved this flag in 2008 as a compromise replacement for the Ba'thist SADDAM-era flag
note: similar to the flag of Syria, which has two stars but no script; Yemen, which has a plain white band; and that of Egypt, which has a golden Eagle of Saladin centered in the white band
three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black; the Takbir (Arabic expression meaning "God is great") in green Arabic script is centered in the white band; the band colors derive from the Arab Liberation flag and represent oppression (black), overcome through bloody struggle (red), to be replaced by a bright future (white); the Council of Representatives approved this flag in 2008 as a compromise temporary replacement for the Ba'thist SADDAM-era flag
note: similar to the flag of Syria, which has two stars but no script; Yemen, which has a plain white band; and that of Egypt, which has a golden Eagle of Saladin centered in the white band
- description:
- three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black;
- the Takbir (Arabic phrase meaning "God is great") in green Arabic script is centered in the white band
- meaning:
- the colors come from the Arab Liberation flag and stand for oppression (black) overcome through bloody struggle (red), to be replaced by a bright future (white)
- history:
- the Council of Representatives approved this flag in 2008 as a compromise replacement for the Ba'thist SADDAM-era flag
note: similar to the flags of Syria (two stars but no script), Yemen (plain white band), and Egypt (a golden Eagle of Saladin centered in the white band)
description: three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black; the Takbir (Arabic expression phrase meaning "God is great") in green Arabic script is centered in the white band; the band
meaning: the colors derive come from the Arab Liberation flag and represent stand for oppression (black), (black) overcome through bloody struggle (red), to be replaced by a bright future (white); (white)
history: the Council of Representatives approved this flag in 2008 as a compromise replacement for the Ba'thist SADDAM-era flag
note: similar to the flag flags of Syria, which has two Syria (two stars but no script; Yemen, which has a plain script), Yemen (plain white band; band), and that of Egypt, which has a Egypt (a golden Eagle of Saladin centered in the white band band)
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Iraq: Flag.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/iraq/flag.