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Flag of Maldives
CapitalMale
Pop 2026515,132
Area300 km²
Density1,717/km²
RegionSouthern Asia
CurrencyMaldivian Rufiyaa
Head of Country
Mohamed Muizzu (since 2023)

Meaning of the Flag

The Flag of the Republic of Maldives (Dhivehi: ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ ދިދަ, romanized: Dhivehi Raajjeyge dhidha) is green with a red border. The center bears a vertical white crescent; the closed side of the crescent is on the raising side of the flag.

Meaning of Flag Colors

Red Green White

Red, Green, White

Flag History

  1. 1953
    In 1953, the Maldives became a republic, resulting in another flag change.
  2. Present
    Current flag of Maldives
    Current national flag.

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