The flag of Algeria (Arabic: علم الجزائر; Berber languages: Akenyal en Dzayer) consists of two equal vertical fields, green and white, with a red star and crescent in the middle. The green color represents Islam (as do the red crescent and stars). The red color represents the blood and sacrifices of martyrs; it also represents freedom, and the white color represents peace and purity. The height-to-width ratio in the flag is 2:3, and the flag was adopted on July 3, 1962.
In the round national emblem surrounded by the Arabic country name, there is a sun rising behind the Atlas Mountains; the Hand of Fatima, an important symbol of the region; grain ears, symbolizing the country's agriculture; the factory building, symbolizing the country's industry; and the red crescent and star, symbolizing Islam.
| Capital and largest city: | Algiers |
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| Other major cities: | Oran, Constantine, Annaba, Blida |
| Official languages: | Arabic, Berber |
| Region: | Northern Africa |
| Ethnic groups: | 99% Arab-Berber, 1% Others |
| Religion: | Islam |
| Nationality name: | Algerian |
| Area: | 2,381,741 km² (919,595 sq mi) |
| Population: | 44.62 million (2021) |
| Currency: | Dinar |
| Country codes: | DZ, DZA (ISO 3166) |
| Internet Top-Level Domain: | .dz |
| Calling code: | +213 |
| Flag emoji code: | 🇩🇿 |
Keywords: Flag and emblem of Algeria (Arabic: علم وشعار الجزائر), GIF
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