Description
Our flag of the Maldives is constructed in the United States from high-quality nylon, a lightweight fabric that flies easily, even in gentle breezes. The red and green design and white crescent are digitally printed for sharp lines and vibrant, fade-resistant colors.
These flags have a sturdy canvas heading and brass grommets for secure attachment to any of our outdoor flagpoles. We offer the Maldivian flag in sizes 2’ x 3’, 3’ x 5’, 4’ x 6’, 5’ x 8’, and 6’ x 10’. The 3’ x 5’ flag is the most popular among our customers and is an excellent fit for our tangle-free house-mounted flagpole.
Maldives Flag Features:
- Proudly manufactured in the USA
- Authentic 1965 design
- 100% durable nylon
- Reinforced canvas heading
- Brass grommets for reliable mounting
Interested in the formal indoor version? View our Maldives flag finished with gold fringe and a pole sleeve.
Maldives Flag Meaning & History
The first flag used to represent the Maldives was a simple red banner. In 1903, a black and white striped bar was added to the hoist side. The white crescent appeared on the national and state flags in 1926; however, the green rectangle was only on the state flag. The state flag’s design was later officially adopted in 1953, and the black and white stripes were removed in 1965 after the country gained independence from the British Empire.
The red symbolizes the bloodshed by the nation’s citizens to defend the country, while the green is for prosperity and peace. The white crescent represents the state religion of Islam.
Other Details
Language(s): Maldivian
Currency: Maldivian Rufiyaa
Government: Unitary Presidential Constitutional Republic
Flag Meaning: The red honors the fight for independence. The green shows the peace that they have now, as well as how prosperous the country has been. The crescent represents the faith in Islam they have.
