Kuwait

Information about the Kuwaiti Flag: Colors and Meaning of the Flag of Kuwait

The flag of the State of Kuwait has a black trapezoid on the hoist side and three horizontal stripes of equal size. The topmost stripe is green, the middle one is white and the bottom stripe is red. These colors are traditional Pan-Arab colors that many Gulf States use. The Kuwaiti national flag was adopted in September 7, 1961. It was first flown on November 24, 1961. There are rules to be followed when hanging the Kuwaiti flag. When it is hung vertically, the green stripe should be on the right side. When flying the flag, the green stripe should be on top.

Although the Pan Arab colors have meanings of their own, the meaning of the colors of the Kuwaiti national flag was based on Safie Al-Deen Al-Hali’s poem which reads:

“White are our deeds,
Black are our battles,
Green are our lands,
Red are our swords.”

The Pan Arab colors, traditionally symbolizes the following:

Black for the defeat of the enemies of the country;
Green is the symbol of the fertile lands;
Red represents the blood shed by the enemies, and
White is the symbol of purity.

Still, there are other color meanings that are attributed to the colors of the national flag of Kuwait. One set of meanings states that black means determination and defeat of the enemies. Red symbolizes bravery, strength, valor and gallantry. White is for purity and honor while red symbolizes the blood of the defeated enemies of the country. Green is for the fertile fields in Kuwait. In another set of meanings, the green is for the meadows, red means gallantry; white is for honor and black for the sand whirled by the horsemen of Kuwait.

The dimension of the flag is 1:2.

:: References ::
http://www.mapsofworld.com/flags/kuwait-flag.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Kuwait
http://www.world-free-printable-flags.com/kuwait-flag-meaning-symbolism.html