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Asia

Jordan

Ratio: 1:2 Adopted: April 16, 1928 Usage: National and Civil

Red, black,
green, and
white are
pan-Arab
colors

The seven-pointed star represents the seven
verses of Islamic belief which open the Qur’an

Asia
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The colors of the Jordanian flag are JORDAN’S COAT OF ARMS
those of the pan-Arab flag. They The coat of arms is similar to that
were first used in 1917 to represent designed in 1949 for the King. The
“pan-Arabianism,” which sought crest is a crown in his honor. The
independence from the Ottoman current inscription on the scroll reads
Empire. The star at the hoist was “The King of the Hashemite
added in 1928, when Jordan gained Kingdom of Jordan, Abdullah bin al-
nominal independence. It represents Hussein bin A’oun, Beseeches the
seven verses of Islamic belief. Almighty for Aid and Success.”

ARMS OF JORDAN The crown of His
Majesty the King
The current coat of
arms is very similar
to that designed for The black eagle
King Abdullah I in 1949 symbolizes the banner
of the Messenger of God
An Arabic inscription
asking for the
Almighty’s aid A shield and weapons

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