The flag of the United Arab Emirates (Arabic: علم دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة) consists of three green, white, and black horizontal bands with a vertical red stripe on the left. According to a 13th-century poem, the colors in the flag express "the green Arab regions where the Arabs, whose actions are pure white, are defended by blood-red swords in black wars." The height-to-width ratio in the UAE flag is 1:2, and the flag was adopted on December 2, 1971.
Its emblem consists of a golden Quraysh hawk with a round UAE flag on its chest. Around the flag are seven stars, representing the seven emirates of the country, and the hawk holds a red scroll with the Arabic name of the country in its claws.
| Capital: | Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|
| Other major cities: | Dubai City, Sharjah City, Al Ain |
| Official language: | Arabic |
| Region: | Western Asia |
| Ethnic groups: | 27.8% Indian, 12% Emirati, 10.2% Pakistani, 9.5% Bangladeshi, 6.1% Filipino, 4.76% Iranian, 4.23% Egyptian, 2.2% Chinese, 14.1% Others |
| Religions: | 76% Muslim, 12.6% Christian, 6.6% Hindu, 2% Buddhist, 1% Other, 1% None |
| Nationality name: | Emirati |
| Area: | 83,600 km² (32,300 sq mi) |
| Population: | 9.991 million (2021) |
| Currency: | UAE dirham |
| Country codes: | AE, ARE (ISO 3166) |
| Internet Top-Level Domain: | .ae |
| Calling code: | +971 |
| Flag emoji code: | 🇦🇪 |
Keywords: Flag and emblem of the United Arab Emirates (Arabic: علم وشعار الإمارات العربية المتحدة), GIF
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