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Significado de la Bandera

The flag of Sudan (عَلَم السُّودَان) used since 20 May 1970 consists of a horizontal red-white-black tricolour with a green triangle at the hoist. The flag is based on the Arab Liberation Flag of the Egyptian Revolution of 1952. The colours stand for Arab unity and independence.

Historia de la Bandera

1. 1881
   In 1881, at the beginning of the Mahdist War, self-proclaimed Mahdi, Muhammad Ahmad appointed Abdallahi ibn Muhammad as one of his four caliphs and handed him a black flag.
2. 1925–1956
   

   It also represents the White Flag League which was a nationalist group that rose up against colonial rule in 1924.
3. 1956–1970
   

   At the Afro–Asian Conference held between 18 and 24 April 1955, Sudan was represented by a white flag bearing the name "SUDAN" in red capital letters.
4. 1970–presente
   

   Bandera actual, en uso desde 1970.

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