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{{short description|National flag}}

{{short description|National flag}}

{{Infobox flag

{{Infobox flag

| Name = Maldives

| Name = Flag of Maldives

| Image = Flag of Maldives.svg

| Image = Flag of Maldives.svg

| Use = 111000

| Use = 111000

| Proportion = 2:3

| Proportion = 2:3

| Adoption = 25 July 1965

| Adoption = {{Start date and age|1965|07|25|df=y}}

| Design = A green rectangle centered on a red field; charged with a white crescent facing the [[fly (flag)|fly side]]

| Design = A green rectangle centered on a red field; charged with a white crescent facing the [[fly (flag)|fly side]]

| Designer = [[Abdul Majeed Didi]]

| Designer = [[Abdul Majeed Didi]]

}}

}}

[[File:Harbor Scene with Maldives Flag - Male - Maldives (14271350633).jpg|thumb|Maldivian flag in [[Malé]]]]

The '''Flag of the Republic of [[Maldives]]''' ({{lang-dv|ދިވެހިރާއްޖެގެ ދިދަ||translit=Dhivehi Raajjeyge dhidha}}) is [[green]] with a [[red]] border. The center bears a vertical [[white]] [[crescent]]; the closed side of the crescent is on the raising side of the flag. It was adopted on 25 July 1965.



The [[red]] rectangle represents the blood of the nation's heroes, and their willingness to sacrifice their every drop of [[blood]] in defense of their country. The green rectangle in the center symbolizes peace and prosperity. The white [[Hilal (crescent moon)|crescent moon]] symbolizes the [[Islam]]ic faith of the state and authorities.

The '''flag of the Republic of [[Maldives]]''' ({{lang-dv|ދިވެހިރާއްޖެގެ ދިދަ}}) is [[green]] with a- [[red]] border. The center bears a vertical [[white]] [[crescent]]; the closed side of the crescent is on the raising side of the flag. It was adopted on 25 July 1965.


The [[red]] rectangle represents the boldness of the nation's heroes, and their willingness to sacrifice their every drop of [[blood]] in defense of their country. The green rectangle in the center symbolizes peace and prosperity. The white [[Hilal (crescent moon)|crescent moon]] symbolizes the [[Islam]]ic faith of the state and authorities.



The colours are:

The colours are:

* Red: PMS 186C, RGB (210, 16, 52)

* Red: PMS 186C, RGB (210, 16, 52), Hex #D21034

* Green: PMS 348C, RGB (0, 126, 58)

* Green: PMS 348C, RGB (0, 128, 58), Hex #00803A

* White

* White



==History==

==History==

{{image frame

The earliest flag of the Maldives consisted of a plain red field. Later, a [[black]] and [[white]] striped [[Hoist (flag)|hoist]] called the ''Dhandimathi'' ({{lang-dv|ދަނޑިމަތި}}){{huh|date=May 2015}} was added to the flag.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.maldivesroyalfamily.com/maldive_flags_romero_frias.shtml |title=Sultanate of the Maldives (-1949)|access-date=2004-07-05 |author=Maldives Royal Family |website=Maldivesroyalfamily.com}}</ref>

|border=no

|content={{Maldives Flag Revolution|align=center}}

|link=Template:Maldives Flag Revolution

|link_text=Maldives Flag Revolution

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The earliest flag of the Maldives consisted of a plain red field. Later, a [[black]] and [[white]] striped [[Hoist (flag)|hoist]] called the ''Dhandimathi'' ({{lang-dv|ދަނޑިމަތި}}) was added to the flag.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.maldivesroyalfamily.com/maldive_flags_romero_frias.shtml |title=Sultanate of the Maldives (-1949) |access-date=2004-07-05 |author=Maldives Royal Family |website=Maldivesroyalfamily.com |archive-date=2019-11-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191122222951/http://www.maldivesroyalfamily.com/maldive_flags_romero_frias.shtml |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=ދިވެހި ދިދަ: ފެއްސާއި ހުދާއި ރަތުން އެތައް ވާހަކައެއް ބުނެދޭ |url=https://psmnews.mv/72183 |access-date=2022-04-13 |website=PSMnews.mv |language=en |archive-date=2022-12-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221218190923/https://psmnews.mv/72183 |url-status=live }}</ref>



This version of the flag was used until early in the 20th century when [[Abdul Majeed Didi]] added a crescent to the national flag. At the same time, a distinct state flag was made, which had the crescent on a green rectangle. These changes were made sometime between 1926 and 1932, during Abdul Majeed's term as Prime Minister.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldstatesmen.org/Maldives.htm|title=Maldives|first=Ben|last=Cahoon|website=Worldstatesmen.org|access-date=9 January 2018}}</ref>

This version of the flag was used until early in the 20th century when [[Abdul Majeed Didi]] added a crescent to the national flag. At the same time, a distinct state flag was made, which had the crescent on a green rectangle. These changes were made sometime between 1926 and 1932, during Abdul Majeed's term as prime minister.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldstatesmen.org/Maldives.htm|title=Maldives|first=Ben|last=Cahoon|website=Worldstatesmen.org|access-date=9 January 2018|archive-date=4 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120204033535/http://www.worldstatesmen.org/Maldives.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>



In 1953, the Maldives became a republic, resulting in another flag change. The national flag was dropped and the crescent on the state flag was reversed so that it faced the hoist. The Sultanate was restored in 1954, but the flag was not changed back.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rbvex.it/asiapag/maldive.html |title=Maldives: From protectorate to independence (1949-1968) |access-date=2005-10-24 |author=E.M.C. Barraclough|website=Rbvex.it}}</ref> Instead, [[Muhammad Fareed Didi]] created a new flag specifically for the Sultan, with a five-pointed star next to the crescent. A version of this flag is still used today as the Presidential Standard.

In 1953, the Maldives became a [[republic]], resulting in another flag change. The national flag was dropped and the crescent on the state flag was reversed so that it faced the hoist. The Sultanate was restored in 1954, but the flag was not changed back.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rbvex.it/asiapag/maldive.html |title=Maldives: From protectorate to independence (1949–1968) |access-date=2005-10-24 |author=E.M.C. Barraclough |website=Rbvex.it |archive-date=2022-12-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221218185413/http://www.rbvex.it/asiapag/maldive.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Instead, [[Muhammad Fareed Didi]] created a new flag specifically for the Sultan, with a five-pointed star next to the crescent. A version of this flag is still used today as the Presidential Standard.



When the Maldives gained independence from the [[United Kingdom]] in 1965, the black and white hoist was removed, giving the flag its modern form.

When the Maldives gained independence from the [[United Kingdom]] in 1965, the black and white hoist was removed, giving the flag its modern form.


==Construction Sheet==

{{gallery

|height=250

|width=360

|File:Flag of the Maldives (construction sheet).svg|flag construction sheet

}}



==Gallery==

==Gallery==

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File:Earliest Flag of the Maldives.svg|1796—1903

File:Earliest Flag of the Maldives.svg|1796—1903

File:Flag of the Maldives until 1903.svg|1903—1926

File:Flag of the Maldives until 1903.svg|1903—1926

File:Old National Flag of the Maldives.svg|National flag, 1926—1953

File:Old National Flag of the Maldives.svg|National flag, 1926–1953

File:Old State Flag of Maldives.svg|State flag, 1926—1953

File:Old State Flag of Maldives.svg|State flag, 1926–1953

File:Flag of the Maldives 1953.svg|1953—1965

File:Flag of the Maldives 1953.svg|1953—1965

File:Flag of the Sultan of The Maldives.svg|Sultan's Standard with star, used from 1954 to 1965

File:Flag of the Sultan of The Maldives.svg|[[Heraldic flag|Sultan's Standard]] with star, used from 1954 to 1965

File:Flag of the President of Maldives.svg|Sultan's Standard from 1965 to 1968 and Presidential Standard since 1968.

File:Flag of the President of Maldives.svg|Sultan's Standard from 1965 to 1968 and [[Presidential standard|Presidential Standard]] since 1968.

File:Flag of the United Suvadive Republic.svg|Flag used by the breakaway [[United Suvadive Republic|Suvadive Republic]] of the southern atolls (1959 to 1963).

File:Flag of the United Suvadive Republic.svg|Flag used by the breakaway [[United Suvadive Republic|Suvadive Republic]] of the southern atolls (1959 to 1963).

</gallery>

</gallery>

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{{Maldives topics}}

{{Maldives topics}}



{{DEFAULTSORT:Flag Of The Maldives}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Flag Of Maldives}}

[[Category:National symbols of the Maldives]]

[[Category:National symbols of the Maldives]]

[[Category:Flags of Asia|Maldives]]

[[Category:Flags of Asia|Maldives]]

[[Category:Flags introduced in 1965|Maldives]]

[[Category:Flags introduced in 1965|Maldives]]

[[Category:National flags|Maldives]]

[[Category:National flags|Maldives]]

[[Category:Flags with green, red and white]]


Latest revision as of 09:39, 21 June 2024

Flag of Maldives
UseNational flag
Proportion2:3
Adopted25 July 1965; 58 years ago (1965-07-25)
DesignA green rectangle centered on a red field; charged with a white crescent facing the fly side
Designed byAbdul Majeed Didi
Maldivian flag in Malé

The Flag of the Republic of Maldives (Dhivehi: ދިވެހިރާއްޖެގެ ދިދަ, romanizedDhivehi Raajjeyge dhidha) is green with a red border. The center bears a vertical white crescent; the closed side of the crescent is on the raising side of the flag. It was adopted on 25 July 1965.

The red rectangle represents the blood of the nation's heroes, and their willingness to sacrifice their every drop of blood in defense of their country. The green rectangle in the center symbolizes peace and prosperity. The white crescent moon symbolizes the Islamic faith of the state and authorities.

The colours are:

History[edit]


First Flag
1117–1796


Second Flag
1796–1926


Third Flag
1903–1926


Fourth Flag
1926–1953 (State Flag)


Fifth Flag
1953–1965


Sixth Flag
1965–present

The earliest flag of the Maldives consisted of a plain red field. Later, a black and white striped hoist called the Dhandimathi (Dhivehi: ދަނޑިމަތި) was added to the flag.[1][2]

This version of the flag was used until early in the 20th century when Abdul Majeed Didi added a crescent to the national flag. At the same time, a distinct state flag was made, which had the crescent on a green rectangle. These changes were made sometime between 1926 and 1932, during Abdul Majeed's term as prime minister.[3]

In 1953, the Maldives became a republic, resulting in another flag change. The national flag was dropped and the crescent on the state flag was reversed so that it faced the hoist. The Sultanate was restored in 1954, but the flag was not changed back.[4] Instead, Muhammad Fareed Didi created a new flag specifically for the Sultan, with a five-pointed star next to the crescent. A version of this flag is still used today as the Presidential Standard.

When the Maldives gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1965, the black and white hoist was removed, giving the flag its modern form.

Construction Sheet[edit]

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Maldives Royal Family. "Sultanate of the Maldives (-1949)". Maldivesroyalfamily.com. Archived from the original on 2019-11-22. Retrieved 2004-07-05.
  • ^ "ދިވެހި ދިދަ: ފެއްސާއި ހުދާއި ރަތުން އެތައް ވާހަކައެއް ބުނެދޭ". PSMnews.mv. Archived from the original on 2022-12-18. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
  • ^ Cahoon, Ben. "Maldives". Worldstatesmen.org. Archived from the original on 4 February 2012. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
  • ^ E.M.C. Barraclough. "Maldives: From protectorate to independence (1949–1968)". Rbvex.it. Archived from the original on 2022-12-18. Retrieved 2005-10-24.
  • External links[edit]


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