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The national flag of [[Mauritania]] was adopted on [[April 1]], [[1959]]. The colors of green and gold are considered [[Pan-African]] colors. Green is also to symbolize Islam, and the gold for the sands of the [[Sahara]] desert. The [[crescent]] and star are symbols of [[Islam]], which is the major religion in the nation. |
The national flag of [[Mauritania]] was adopted on [[April 1]], [[1959]]. The colors of green and gold are considered [[Pan-African]] colors. Green is also to symbolize Islam, and the gold for the sands of the [[Sahara]] desert. The [[crescent]] and star are symbols of [[Islam]], which is the major religion in the nation. |
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Revision as of 07:15, 18 March 2008
Flag ratio: 2:3The national flag of Mauritania was adopted on April 1, 1959. The colors of green and gold are considered Pan-African colors. Green is also to symbolize Islam, and the gold for the sands of the Sahara desert. The crescent and star are symbols of Islam, which is the major religion in the nation.
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