50 Flags of the Middle East: A Visual Journey

Introduction

The Middle East is a vast and diverse region, home to a myriad of cultures, traditions, and histories. This diversity is reflected in the region's flags, which display a vibrant array of colors, symbols, and designs.

National Flags of the Middle East

The national flags of the Middle East are a reflection of their respective countries' identities and aspirations. Here is a table showcasing 50 of these flags:

Country	Flag	Description
Afghanistan		Tricolor of black, red, and green with the white Shahada, an Islamic declaration of faith, emblazoned in the center.
Algeria		Vertical tricolor of green, white, and red with a crescent and star in green on the white band.
Bahrain		Red background with a serrated white band on the left and five white triangles on the right.
Cyprus		White background with a map of the island in orange, topped by two crossed olive branches.
Egypt		Horizontal tricolor of red, white, and black with the national emblem, a golden eagle, centered on the white band.
Iran		Horizontal tricolor of green, white, and red with the national emblem, a stylized representation of the word "Allah," in the center of the white band.
Iraq		Horizontal tricolor of red, white, and black with a Kufic script of the Takbir, an Islamic phrase, in green on the white band.
Israel		White background with two blue horizontal stripes and a blue Star of David in the center.
Jordan		Horizontal tricolor of black, white, and green with a red triangle on the left and a white star in the center.
Kuwait		Horizontal tricolor of green, white, and red with a black trapezoid on the left.
Lebanon		Horizontal tricolor of red, white, and red with a green cedar tree in the center.
Libya		Horizontal tricolor of red, green, and black with a white crescent and star in the center.
Morocco		Red background with a green pentagram in the center.
Oman		White background with a red stripe at the top and a green stripe at the bottom, divided by a vertical red band with the national emblem, a khanjar (dagger), in the center.
Palestine		Horizontal tricolor of black, white, and green with a red triangle on the left.
Qatar		Maroon background with a broad white serrated band on the left.
Saudi Arabia		Green background with a white Arabic script in the center, which reads "There is no god but God, and Muhammad is his prophet."
Somalia		Light blue background with a white star in the center.
Sudan		Horizontal tricolor of red, white, and black.
Syria		Horizontal tricolor of red, white, and black with three green stars in the white band.
Tunisia		Red background with a white circle in the center, containing a red crescent and five-pointed red star.
Turkey		Red background with a white crescent and star in the center.
United Arab Emirates		Vertical tricolor of green, white, and black with a red vertical stripe on the hoist side.
Yemen		Horizontal tricolor of red, white