Flag of Bahrain
A red field with a white band at the hoist, joined by a serrated edge of five white points.
- Colours
- red
- white
- Region
- Asia
- Adopted
- 2002
What the flag of Bahrain means
Red was the traditional colour of the Kharijite Muslims of the Gulf, and white was added in the 19th century under a treaty with Britain to mark the state as friendly. The five white points stand for the Five Pillars of Islam.
Where is Bahrain?
Bahrain is in Asia. The nearest countries in Battuta are Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Iran. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Asia.
Often confused with
Flags with similar colours
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Bahrain adopted?
The current flag of Bahrain was adopted in 2002.
What colours are on the flag of Bahrain?
The main colours of the flag of Bahrain are red and white.
Which flags look like the flag of Bahrain?
The flag of Bahrain is often confused with the flags of Qatar.