Flag of Egypt: Colours, Meaning and Facts
Quick facts
- Region
- Africa
- Capital
- Cairo
- Adopted
- 4 Oct 1984
- Layout
- horizontal
Colour breakdown
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Meaning & symbolism
Red for the revolution, white for the bloodless coup of 1952, black for ending oppression.
The Eagle of Saladin was added in 1984 to distinguish the flag from Syria and Yemen.
Region & capital
Egypt sits in Africa — Northern Africa. Its capital is Cairo.
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Frequently asked
- What are the colours on the flag of Egypt?
- Egypt's flag uses red, white, black, yellow. Red for the revolution, white for the bloodless coup of 1952, black for ending oppression.
- When was the flag of Egypt adopted?
- The current flag was adopted on 4 October 1984.
- What is the capital of Egypt?
- The capital is Cairo.
- Which flags look similar to Egypt's?
- Commonly confused with SY, YE, IQ. See the similar-flags rail below.
