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Kuwait Flag: Meaning and History

History of the flag

Under Ottoman and then British rule from 1914, Kuwait became one of the world's largest oil producers.

The country formalised its flag in 1961, the date of its independence.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • The black trapeze embodies the victories of the past.

  • Green symbolizes the fertility of the earth and Islam.

  • White illustrates the purity of the country's actions.

  • The red illustrates the blood shed for freedom.

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