Flag of Saudi Arabia: Colours, Meaning and Facts
Quick facts
- Region
- Asia
- Capital
- Riyadh
- Adopted
- 15 Mar 1973
- Layout
- canton
Colour breakdown
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Meaning & symbolism
The Arabic script is the shahada — the Islamic declaration of faith. The sword represents strictness in justice.
The flag is never flown at half-mast because the shahada makes it sacred.
Region & capital
Saudi Arabia sits in Asia — Western Asia. Its capital is Riyadh.
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Frequently asked
- What are the colours on the flag of Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia's flag uses green, white. The Arabic script is the shahada — the Islamic declaration of faith. The sword represents strictness in justice.
- When was the flag of Saudi Arabia adopted?
- The current flag was adopted on 15 March 1973.
- What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?
- The capital is Riyadh.
- Which flags look similar to Saudi Arabia's?
- Commonly confused with AF, IR. See the similar-flags rail below.
