The flag of Syria (Arabic: علم سوريا) is a tricolor consisting of three horizontal stripes—red on top, white in the middle, and black at the bottom. It also features two green stars positioned on the white stripe. The red stripe represents the Hashemite dynasty and the sacrifices made in the pursuit of freedom. The white stripe symbolizes the Umayyad dynasty and represents a hopeful and peaceful future. The black stripe is associated with the Abbasid dynasty and signifies a strong and unwavering rule. The two green stars represent Syria and Egypt, reflecting a historical unity between these nations. This flag is rooted in the Arab Liberation Flag, and its colors are linked to significant Arab dynasties.
| Proportion: | 2:3 |
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| Adopted: | February 22, 1958, September 28, 1961 (abandoned), March 30, 1980 (re-adopted) |
| Flag image: | Animated GIF (25 frames looped) |
| Flag emoji code: | 🇸🇾 |
| Capital and largest city: | Damascus |
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| Other major cities: | Aleppo, Homs |
| Official language: | Arabic |
| Region: | Western Asia |
| Ethnic groups: | 74.0% Arabs, 9.5% Kurdish/Yazidi, 4.5% Turkmen, 3.5% Assyrian, 1.5% Circassian, 1.0% Armenian, 6.0% Other Groups |
| Religions: | 85% Islam, 11% Christianity, 4% Druzism |
| Nationality name: | Syrian |
| Area: | 185,180 km² (71,500 sq mi) |
| Population: | 18.28 million (2021) |
| Country codes: | SY, SYR (ISO 3166) |
| Internet Top-Level Domain: | .sy |
| Calling code: | +963 |
Keywords: Flag and coat of arms of Syria (Arabic: علم وشعار سوريا), GIF
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