Flag of United Arab Emirates - Description of the United Arab Emirates Flag
As the above picture of the United Arab Emirates Flag indicates it consists of three equal horizontal bands of green (top), white, and black with a wider vertical red band on the hoist side
According to Ancient and Heraldic traditions much symbolism is associated with colors. The colors on the United Arab Emirates flag represent the following:
White - peace and honesty
Red - hardiness, bravery, strength & valour
Green - hope, joy and love and in many cultures have a sacred significance
Black - the defeat of enemies or determination
All Flag pictures depict flags flying, from the viewer's point of view, from left to right
The shape and flag ratio of the United Arab Emirates is described as 1:2 (length twice the height )
The flag of the United Arab Emirates was adopted on December 2, 1971
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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
United Arab Emirates Flag Etiquette
United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates as follows:
Etiquette relating to the order of precedence for the flag
National Flag of United Arab Emirates
State Flag of United Arab Emirates
Military Flag of United Arab Emirates (in order of creation date)
Other Flag of United Arab Emirates
The United Nations uses alphabetical order when presenting a national flag including the United Arab Emirates Flag. Their flag etiquette ensures that no one country's flag has precedence over another country's flag
The National flag of United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates flag should never be allowed to drag along the ground
A tattered or faded flag of United Arab Emirates should be removed and replaced with a new flag
Due care and consideration must be taken to ensure that the United Arab Emirates flag is always flown the correct way up
A Flag of United Arab Emirates, 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 United Arab Emirates Flag display
Hoist - the act or function of raising the United Arab Emirates flag, as on a rope
Half Staff or Half Mast - the United Arab Emirates flag is hoisted to half of the potential height of the flag pole to denote grief and mourning
Performed by first raising the United Arab Emirates flag to the top, then lowering the United Arab Emirates Flag halfway
Distress - denoted by flying the United Arab Emirates flag upside-down
Manner of hoisting - The United Arab Emirates flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously
No disrespect should be shown to the United Arab Emirates flag
The United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates flag should be hoisted first and lowered last
International Flag relating to United Arab Emirates Flag usage forbids the display of the flag of one nation above that of another nation in time of peace
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United Arab Emirates
Location:
Middle East, bordering the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, between Oman and Saudi Arabia
Land Size of United Arab Emirates : 82,880 sq km
Climate / Weather of United Arab Emirates : desert; cooler in eastern mountains
Population of United Arab Emirates : 2,523,915
Former Name(s) : Trucial Oman, Trucial States
Capital City of United Arab Emirates : Abu Dhabi
GDP of United Arab Emirates : $57.7 billion (2003 est.)
Main Industries : petroleum, fishing, petrochemicals, construction materials, some boat building, handicrafts, pearling
Currency of United Arab Emirates : Emirati dirham (AED)
Main Colors of United Arab Emirates Flag : red, white, green and black
Commonly mis-spelt as Emerates
Concise History of the United Arab Emirates & its Flag
Nineteenth century treaties granted Great Britain control of the defence and foreign affairs of the Trucial States of the Persian Gulf coast
1971 - six of these states merged to form the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Abu Zaby
Ajman
Al Fujayrah
Ash Shariqah
Dubayy
Umm al Qaywayn
1972 - United Arab Emirates joined by Ras al-Khaimah
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