Flag of Saudi Arabia
A green field with the shahada in white Arabic script above a white sword.
- Colours
- green
- white
- Region
- Asia
- Adopted
- 1973
What the flag of Saudi Arabia means
The inscription is the Shahada, the Islamic declaration of faith. Green is traditionally linked with Islam, and the sword stands for justice. Because of the holy text, the flag is never flown at half-mast and the writing reads correctly from both sides.
Where is Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia is in Asia. The nearest countries in Battuta are Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Yemen and United Arab Emirates. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Asia.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Saudi Arabia adopted?
The current flag of Saudi Arabia was adopted in 1973.
What colours are on the flag of Saudi Arabia?
The main colours of the flag of Saudi Arabia are green and white.