Palestine Flag

How to identify it

Black, white and green bands with a red triangle next to the flagpole, and no star inside the triangle.

Design and construction

Adoption and legal status

The Palestine Liberation Organization adopted the flag in 1964, and it was adopted for the declared State of Palestine in 1988.

History of the design

The design descends from the Arab Revolt flag. It differs from Jordan’s closely related flag by omitting the white seven-pointed star.

Similar flags

Compare the details that separate these designs.

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  Jordan

  Jordan adds a white seven-pointed star inside its red triangle; Palestine leaves the triangle plain.

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