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Flag of Jordan
CapitalAmman
Pop 202611,734,000
Area89,342 km²
Density131/km²
RegionWestern Asia
CurrencyJordanian Dinar
Flag adopted1928
Head of Country
Abdullah II of Jordan · PM Jafar Hassan (since 2024)

Meaning of the Flag

The national flag of Jordan, officially adopted on 16 April 1928, is based on the 1916 flag of the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I. The flag consists of horizontal black, white, and green bands that are connected by a red chevron.

Meaning of Flag Colors

Red

The red chevron represents the Hashemite dynasty, and the Arab Revolt.

Flag History

  1. 1928
    The national flag of Jordan, officially adopted on 16 April 1928, is based on the 1916 flag of the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I.
  2. 1928–present
    Current flag of Jordan
    Current national flag, in use since 1928.

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