Description
The flag consists of the Pan-Arab colors of black, green, white and red. It is arranged in a horizontal tricolor, with black at the top, white in the middle, and green at the bottom. There is a red star and crescent in the middle stripe, and a red triangle at the hoist. Its design is based on that of the Palestinian flag, which in turn was derived from the colors used in the Arab Revolt. The star and crescent are considered symbols of Islam, and can be seen on flags of other neighbouring Islamic countries such as Algeria and Mauritania.
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Blueprints for the design of the star and crescent in the flag of Western Sahara
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Design of the star and crescent in the flag of Western Sahara
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Guide to the colors of the flag of Western Sahara
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