Capital Algiers
Continent af
Region Northern Africa
'22 Population 45,350,148
Independence 1962
Flag Adoption 1962
Currency Algerian Dinar

Meaning of the Flag

The emblem has a five-pointed red star and a crescent moon. both images, along with the coor green, are all symbols of Islam, the official religion of Algeria.

Flag Colors

The colors and emblems on the flag represent the state’s religion of Islam.

Flag History

Flag of Algeria 1 Flag of Algeria 2 Flag of Algeria 3 Flag of Algeria 4

1400s

1388 - 1488

1488 - 1556

1516 - 1830
Flag of Algeria 5 Flag of Algeria 6 Flag of Algeria 7 Flag of Algeria 8

1500s - 1837

1832 - 1848

1945

1958 - 1962

Algeria has repeatedly used crescent moons in its national flag (a symbol of Islam). These flags were first flown by Algerian pirates in the 15th century.

Fun Facts

Algeria has specific laws about its national flag. Regulations include that the color green must be equal parts yellow and blue and the red must be "pure", not containing any blue or yellow tones.