NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Flag of Libya

The flag of Libya (adopted on November 11, 1977) consists of a simple green field with no other characteristics. It is the only national flag in the world with just one color and no design, insignia, or other details. Image File history File links Flag_of_Libya. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Libya. ... Image File history File links FIAV_111111. ... November 11 is the 315th day of the year (316th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 50 days remaining. ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... For other uses, see Green (disambiguation). ...

History of the Libyan flag

1951–1969

The first national flag of modern Libya was adopted when Libya gained independence from Italy in 1951. It consisted of a white crescent-and-star on a triband red-black-green design, with the central black band being twice the width of the outer bands. Today, the former flag is still used by the monarchists and the Libyan opposition abroad. Image File history File links Flag_of_Libya_(1951). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Libya_(1951). ... 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ... A typical presentation of the star and crescent The star and crescent is a symbol consisting of a crescent with a star at the concave side. ... Monarchism is the advocacy of the establishment, preservation, or restoration of a monarchy. ...

1969–1972

Following the 1969 coup, the official name of Libya was changed to Al-Jumhuriya al-Arabiya al-Libiya (the Libyan Arab Republic), and the flag was replaced by a Pan-Arabic red-white-black triband (similar to the flag of the Arab Revolt). Image File history File links Flag_of_Libyan_Arab_Republic_1969. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Libyan_Arab_Republic_1969. ... Year 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). ... Pan-Arabism is a movement for unification among the Arab peoples and nations of the Middle East. ... Combatants Hashemite Arabs Great Britain Ottoman Empire Commanders Faisal T.E. Lawrence Ahmed Djemal Strength 5,000 (?) 25,000 (?) This article is about the Arab Revolt of 1916. ...

1972–1977

In 1972 when Libya joined the Federation of Arab Republics (Ittihad al-Jumhuriyat al-Arabiya), the flag of the Federation of Arab Republics was adopted (briefly linking Libya to Egypt and Syria). Image File history File links Flag_of_Egypt_1972. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Egypt_1972. ... The Federation of Arab Republics (1972-1977) were a brief union of Libya, Egypt, and Syria. ...

On March 8, 1977 Libya's official name was changed to: Al-Jamahiriya al-Arabiya al-Libiya ash-Shabiya al-Ishtrakiya (the Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya), and on November 11, 1977 the flag was changed to the current all-green design in reaction to Sadat's visit to Israel. March 8 is the 67th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (68th in Leap years). ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... Jamahiriya (Arabic Ø¬Ù…Ø§Ù‡ÙŠØ±ÙŠØ©) is an Arabic term generally translated as state of the masses. ... November 11 is the 315th day of the year (316th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 50 days remaining. ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... Muhammad Anwar Al-Sadat (Ù…ØÙ…Ø¯ Ø£Ù†ÙˆØ±Ø§Ù„Ø³Ø§Ø¯Ø§Øª in Arabic) (December 25, 1918 â€“ October 6, 1981) was an Egyptian politician and served as the third President of Egypt from September 28, 1970 until his assassination on October 6, 1981. ...

Symbolism of current flag

Green is the traditional color of Islam, the state religion. It is also symbolic of Gaddafi's "Green Revolution". Islam (Arabic: ) is a monotheistic religion based upon the teachings of Muhammad, a 7th century Arab religious and political figure. ... Nations with state religions: Buddhism Islam Shia Islam Sunni Islam Orthodox Christianity Protestantism Roman Catholic Church A state religion (also called an official religion, established church or state church) is a religious body or creed officially endorsed by the state. ... Cover of English language edition published by the Libyan government There are multiple Green Books. ...

In fiction

A variation of the monarchist flag appears in the videogame Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2, where the country is one of the playable Soviet allies. Instead of the crescent and star, the flag depicts a white hammer and sickle. Motto: ÐŸÑ€Ð¾Ð»ÐµÑ‚Ð°Ñ€Ð¸Ð¸ Ð²ÑÐµÑ… ÑÑ‚Ñ€Ð°Ð½, ÑÐ¾ÐµÐ´Ð¸Ð½ÑÐ¹Ñ‚ÐµÑÑŒ! (Transliterated: Proletarii vsekh stran, soedinyaytes!) Translation: Workers of the world, unite!) Anthem: The Internationale (1922-1944) Hymn of the Soviet Union (1944-1991) Capital (and largest city) Moscow Official languages None; Russian de facto Government Socialist Republic/Federation of Soviet Republics - Last President Mikhail Gorbachev - Last Premier Ivan Silayev... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... The symbol as it appeared on the Soviet flag The hammer and sickle as it appears on Communist Party of China flag since 1917. ...

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British Indian Ocean Territory · Mayotte · Réunion · St. Helena · Somaliland · Western Sahara (SADR) A dependent territory, dependent area or dependency is a territory that does not possess full political independence or sovereignty as a State. ... Types of political territories include: A legally administered territory, which is a non-sovereign geographic area that has come under the authority of another government. ... Flag Ratio: 1:2 The flag of the British Indian Ocean Territory was adopted on November 8, 1990. ... Flag ratio: 1:2 The Flag of Saint Helena and Dependencies was adopted on October 4, 1984. ... Flag of Somaliland The old flag The current flag of Somaliland, the former British part of Somalia, was introduced on October 14, 1996, when it was approved by the National Conference. ... Flag of Western Sahara, ratio 1:2 The flag of Western Sahara is black, red, white and green, the Arab colors, with the crescent and star being a Muslim symbol. ...

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