Flag of Maldives

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Flag of Maldives

Use	National flag
Proportion	2:3
Adopted	25 July 1965; 58 years ago (1965-07-25)
Design	A green rectangle centered on a red field; charged with a white crescent facing the fly side
Designed by	Abdul Majeed Didi

The Flag of the Republic of Maldives (Dhivehi: ދިވެހިރާއްޖެގެ ދިދަ, romanized: Dhivehi Raajjeyge dhidha) is green with a red border. The center bears a vertical white crescent; the closed side of the crescent is on the raising side of the flag. It was adopted on 25 July 1965.

The red rectangle represents the blood of the nation's heroes, and their willingness to sacrifice their every drop of blood in defense of their country. The green rectangle in the center symbolizes peace and prosperity. The white crescent moon symbolizes the Islamic faith of the state and authorities.

The colours are:

• Red: PMS 186C, RGB (210, 16, 52), Hex #D21034
• Green: PMS 348C, RGB (0, 128, 58), Hex #00803A
• White