Maldives

The Flag of Maldives was 'adopted' July 25, 1963

• Originally a plain red flag

Until 1949, the crescent moon points towards the left

• The country attained independence from Britain on July 16, 1965

The red base serves as the blood spilled for independence and the nation's dominance

The green represents peace and prosperity; also the country's wealth of palm trees and the cresent moon symbolizing the Islamic faith of the Island nation