Although the nation attained independence from France in 1960, the current flag was established the year before, in 1959. The green color, the new moon, and star are all symbols of Islam and express that the national religion is Islam. It is also said that they express hopes for bright future and for the green development of the desert regions. The yellow color represents the Sahara Desert.
Islamic symbol | |
Sahara | |
Islamic symbol, Hope for the green development of the desert regions |
Area | Capital | Language | Major industry | Currency |
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1,026,000km² | Nouakchott | Arabic | Agriculture and Livestock Farming | Ouguiya |