Arab League Flag
International Organisation FlagsThe flag of the League of Arab States, founded in Cairo in 1945.
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Arab League Flag |
|---|---|
| Category | International Organisation Flags |
| Adopted On | March 22, 1945 |
| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 2 |
| Main Colors | Green, White |
| Design Type | Green field with a white crescent, chain and inscription |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code |
|---|---|---|
| Green | #007A3D | |
| White | #FFFFFF |
Flag Design and Symbols
| Green colour | Represents Islam and the Arab world |
|---|---|
| White colour | Represents the crescent and chain |
| Crescent | Islam |
| Chain of links | The member states bound together |
Facts about the Flag of Arab League Flag
- The green field carries a chain of twenty-two links, one for each member state, encircling the organisation's name in Arabic script.
- The flag of the League of Arab States, founded in Cairo in 1945.
- The flag belongs to the League of Arab States. It is used in the Arab world.
- It was founded on 22 March 1945.
- It is based in Cairo.
- It has 22 member states.
- The flag was adopted in March 22, 1945.
- The design is 81 years old as of 2026.
- Construction: Green field with a white crescent, chain and inscription.
- It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
- The flag uses 2 colours: green and white.
- The green stands for Islam and the Arab world.
- The white stands for the crescent and chain.
- Crescent: Islam.
- Chain of links: The member states bound together.
- It is one of the oldest regional organisations in the world, founded six months before the United Nations.
- It is filed here under International Organisation Flags, one of the categories of flag that belong to no country.
Frequently asked questions about the Arab League Flag
What is the Arab League Flag?
The flag of the League of Arab States, founded in Cairo in 1945.
Whose flag is the Arab League Flag?
It is the flag of the League of Arab States, used in the Arab world.
When was the League of Arab States founded?
The League of Arab States was founded on 22 March 1945.
When was the Arab League Flag adopted?
The Arab League Flag was adopted in March 22, 1945.
What do the colours of the Arab League Flag mean?
Green for Islam and the Arab world and white for the crescent and chain.
What do the symbols on the Arab League Flag mean?
Crescent — Islam. Chain of links — The member states bound together.
Where is it based and how large is it?
It is based in Cairo and it has 22 member states.
What are the proportions of the Arab League Flag?
It is normally drawn to a ratio of 2:3, which makes it rectangular.
What else is worth knowing about the Arab League Flag?
It is one of the oldest regional organisations in the world, founded six months before the United Nations.
Is the Arab League Flag a national flag?
No. It is not the flag of any sovereign state and is listed here under International Organisation Flags.
