Flag of Algerian - Description of the Algerian Flag
As the above picture of the Algerian Flag indicates the background is bi-color - Green and Red
According to Ancient and Heraldic traditions much symbolism is associated with colors. The colors on the Algerian flag represent the following:
White - peace and honesty
Green - hope, joy and love and in many cultures have a sacred significance
The color green on the Algerian flag is a traditional symbol of the state religion of Islam
The national flag of Algeria is half white and half green (hoist side), in the center is a red crescent and star centered over the two-color boundary
All Flag pictures depict flags flying, from the viewer's point of view, from left to right
The shape and flag ratio of the Algerian flag is described as 1:2 ( length twice the height )
The lefthalf of the flag ( viewer's left side ) is called the Hoist and pictures the green half
The right half of the flag is called the Fly and pictures the white color
The emblem on the Algerian flag pictures a red crescent and star centered over the two-color boundary
The Meaning & History of the Algerian Flag - The Algerian crescent has become an Islamic symbol
Flag Terminology - Did you Know ?
The design and description uses specific flag terminology based on Heraldic principles
Animal blazons should always appear with the heads facing the flag - staff side
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Flag History & Evolution:
The idea of flying a flag grew from the requirements of ancient warfare and the battlefield
Shields were painted with emblems to identify Friend or Foe
Warriors needed to know where their leaders were - the custom of carrying a pole was adopted
An emblem such as a shield, animal or religious device was attached to the pole for identification
The emblems were also used for identity and to cover suits of armour - Coats of Arms were born
These emblems were the forerunners of modern flags
The Romans were the first to use a cloth flag - they were square and fastened to cross bars at the end of spears - the idea of fastening a flag to the side of a pole soon followed
The strict rules of Heraldry are still used when designing an emblem and creating a modern flag
Algerian Flag Etiquette
Algerian Flag etiquette is very strict and is is essential that Flag protocols and rules are followed correctly
Basic Flag Etiquette applies to all nations, including Algerian as follows:
Etiquette relating to the order of precedence for the flag
National Flag of Algerian
State Flag of Algerian
Military Flag of Algerian (in order of creation date)
Other Flag of Algerian
The United Nations uses alphabetical order when presenting a national flag including the Algerian Flag. Their flag etiquette ensures that no one country's flag has precedence over another country's flag
The National flag of Algerian should never be flown above another national flag on the same staff as this would suggest superiority, or conversely, inferiority of one flag, or Nation, over another
The Algerian flag should never be allowed to drag along the ground
A tattered or faded flag of Algerian should be removed and replaced with a new flag
Due care and consideration must be taken to ensure that the Algerian flag is always flown the correct way up
A Flag of Algerian, when in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning in private with all due care and respect
Terminology & Etiquette in Algerian Flag display
Hoist - the act or function of raising the Algerian flag, as on a rope
Half Staff or Half Mast - the Algerian flag is hoisted to half of the potential height of the flag pole to denote grief and mourning
Performed by first raising the Algerian flag to the top, then lowering the Algerian Flag halfway
Distress - denoted by flying the Algerian flag upside-down
Manner of hoisting - The Algerian flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously
No disrespect should be shown to the Algerian flag
The Algerian flag should never be fastened, displayed, used, or stored in such a manner as to permit the Flag to be easily torn, soiled, or damaged in any way
The Algerian flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing on the flag of any nature
The Algerian flag should be hoisted first and lowered last
International Flag relating to Algerian Flag usage forbids the display of the flag of one nation above that of another nation in time of peace
We hope that the presentation of facts and information regarding Algerian Flag Etiquette has provided a useful resource.
Algeria
Location:
Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Morocco and Tunisia
Land Size of Algeria : 2,381,740 sq km
Climate / Weather of Algeria : arid to semiarid; mild, wet winters with hot, dry summers along coast; drier with cold winters and hot summers on high plateau; sirocco is a hot, dust/sand-laden wind especially common in summer
The earliest human ancestry (Homo erectus and Homo habilis) lived in East Africa more than 2 million years ago
700AD - Arabian and Persians trade with ivory, rhino horn, gold, shells and slaves
Arab traders settle and bring a Muslim influence to the culture
1830 - The French occupation of Algeria begins
1954 - 1962 - The Algerian War of Independence
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The Algerian Flag and Nation
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