Yemen Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Yemen

History of the flag

In 1990, the Yemen Arab Republic and the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen united to form the Republic of Yemen.

Its flag, adopted the same year, features the pan-Arab colors.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • Red is the symbol of the people's struggle and the blood of the martyrs.

  • The white color of the flag embodies a bright future for the country.

  • Black represents past oppression.