Flag of Tunisia
A red field with a white disc in the centre holding a red crescent and star.
- Colours
- red
- white
- Region
- Africa
- Adopted
- 1959
What the flag of Tunisia means
The red and white crescent and star are symbols of Islam and recall the Ottoman flag. Red is said to stand for the blood of the martyrs and white for peace. The design dates from 1831 under the Beys of Tunis.
Where is Tunisia?
Tunisia is in Africa. The nearest countries in Battuta are Malta, Algeria, Italy, Monaco and San Marino. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Africa.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Tunisia adopted?
The current flag of Tunisia was adopted in 1959.
What colours are on the flag of Tunisia?
The main colours of the flag of Tunisia are red and white.