Flag of Mauritania
A green field with a yellow crescent and star, and red stripes along the top and bottom edges.
- Colours
- green
- yellow
- red
- Region
- Africa
- Adopted
- 2017
What the flag of Mauritania means
Green and gold are colours of Islam and Africa, and the crescent and star are symbols of Islam. The red stripes were added in 2017 to honour those who gave their lives for the country's independence.
Where is Mauritania?
Mauritania is in Africa. The nearest countries in Battuta are Mali, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Guinea. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Africa.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Mauritania adopted?
The current flag of Mauritania was adopted in 2017.
What colours are on the flag of Mauritania?
The main colours of the flag of Mauritania are green, yellow and red.