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Flag of the United Arab Emirates

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The flag of the United Arab Emirates (Arabic: علم الإمارات العربية المتحدة‎) was adopted on December 2, 1971.

It contains the Pan-Arab colors red, green, white and black, which symbolize Arabian unity.

Merchant ships may fly the alternative civil ensign, a red flag with the national flag in the canton.

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Asymmetric, Closed shape, Colorful, Contains straight lines, Has no crossing lines.

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