Flag of Umm al-Quwain (GIF)

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The waving flag of Umm al-Qaiwain (Animated GIF)

Umm al-Quwain is the least populous emirate of the seven sovereign emirates in the United Arab Emirates, located in the north of the country. Its capital is Umm al-Quwain, its population is approximately 72,000 and its area is 777 km². The flag of Umm al-Quwain consists of a white band similar to the flags of Ajman and Dubai on the left, on a red background, and a large white star and crescent in the center. The height-to-width ratio of the flag is 1:2. The star and the crescent are a symbol of Islam and represent loyalty to the Islamic world. In addition, the red banner represents devotion to the prophet Muhammad.


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